Do you need your child to brush their teeth? Or pack away their mess after playing? Or do their homework on time? Or be polite when greeting strangers?

Every one of us has boundaries that need to be in place. And it would be amazing if it was as easy as just asking for it to be done. But it isn't that easy, and often resorts back to frustration, complaining, punishment and upset parents and children.

But it doesn't have to be that way. Especially if you are willing to learn Emotionally Intelligent skills that allow you to put your boundaries in place but respectfully, with cooperation and with dignity.

The biggest shift will need to come from you though. Your ability to show your child that even though you need a boundary in place, you are also wanting to meet their needs as much as possible.

Your skills in being able to show that you also have their best interest at heart is more than just 'saying' that. They have to believe you.

Here is the distinction:

Do you complain and punish becauseyour boundaries are not being implemented?
Or do you SUPPORT your children in stepping up to implement your boundary?

Please tell me you thoughts and questions below

Video length: 11:22 minutes