This week, we had a panel of couples answer some tough questions about marriage.
You can hear what the panel had to say by clicking HERE.
If you are interested in learning more about Northbrook's Marriage Mentoring ministry, click HERE to send an email.
This blog is dedicated to the Moms of Influence group at Northbrook Church in Richfield, WI.
The One Who Loves their Children is Careful to Discipline Them: Positive Parenting
Moms of Influence is off to a great start. It has been so great to see all of the changes and new faces in our group. At our Kick Off meeting, we played a fun icebreaker, made a craft, and learned more about our theme, Relentless Love.
At our next meeting, Pat Quinn shared some wonderful parenting advice. If you would like to hear his talk, click HERE. The outline/notes from his presentation are below.
Four Variables:
Instead, start sentences with "I" and "What".
Three Steps to Positive Discipline: View yourself as a "teacher", not a disciplinarian
Mistakes to Avoid:
At our next meeting, Pat Quinn shared some wonderful parenting advice. If you would like to hear his talk, click HERE. The outline/notes from his presentation are below.
Four Variables:
- Modeling - SHOW and think out loud
- Self Esteem - give descriptive praise and be interested!!!
- Risk Taking - encourage kids to try different things and allow them to quit
- Control - offering choices and letting them feel a sense of control!
Instead, start sentences with "I" and "What".
Three Steps to Positive Discipline: View yourself as a "teacher", not a disciplinarian
- Step 1: Tell WHAT child is doing wrong
- Step 2: Tell child WHY it is wrong
- Step 3: Give substitute behavior
Mistakes to Avoid:
- Distance
- Audience
- Promises
- Starting too Deep
- Regression (normal part of development; don't punish, just wait)
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