During the summer, many educators and parents reflect on the previous school year and begin to wonder how they might fine-tune their Love and Logic skills. Listed below are some quick tips:
Relax and take a deep breath.
Start by choosing just one or two skills to experiment with. Our audio, Oh Great! What Do I Do Now? has many practical parenting "experiments."
Keep doing what works well for you.
As you begin to experiment, continue to use the skills you're already comfortable with. As time goes by, people typically decide to do one of three things: (1) weave more Love and Logic into their existing approach; (2) replace some of their existing practices with Love and Logic techniques; or (3) fully implement the Love and Logic approach.
Focus on core principles rather than trying to follow the "program."
Every child is different. Every situation is different. Every adult is different. The wisest educators and parents use general principles to guide their behavior…rather than always trying to follow a step-by-step plan. When this happens, consistency is achieved while allowing for unique personalities, situations, and needs. More information about using principles rather than systems can be found in our book, Teaching with Love and Logic.
There's no substitute for learning directly from the authors!
Always remember that great relationships are far more important than techniques.
I've never met a child whose life was changed by a technique. I have, however, met many whose lives were transformed by the encouragement they received from relationships with their parents and their teachers.
Have fun!
The more fun you have with your kids, the more excited they'll be about the subject you are teaching or the values you are trying to instill. Besides…having fun keeps us sane!
Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible. If this is a benefit, forward it to a friend.
Dr. Charles Fay
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