My mom is so incredible when it comes to loving and teaching. She is the sweetest person I know BUT does not get walked on. Those two qualities don't usually come together. I often find someone with one or the other but not both.
How does she do it? She sets limits. She doesn't let things pass that limit and therefore can stay happy and upbeat.
She told me yesterday after observing some mom's she gave me some suggestions that would bless the mom's life (keep her happy) and bless the child's life (teach them important lessons for them to be happy as well)
If your child is throwing a tantrum solve that before the situation. If they are screaming for cereal... solve the screaming don't give the cereal, yet. Tell them, "I'm sorry we DO NOT behave this way." Remove them. (Put them on a stair, chair, or in their room.)
Make sure they know you are not the bad guy and put the power into their hands. Tell them, "I really want you to have cereal (you are on their side). When you are ready to be happy I would love to give you another chance. (it is up to them. when they choose to change their attitude you will happily help them)
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