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by Jean Tracy, MSS, "Granny Jean"
The number one secret to parenting just right is a simple formula - Kind and Firm Parenting. Kind and Firm Parenting will help you parent just right. You'll be in control of your emotions, proud of your behavior, and pleased with your child's reactions. You'll be building character too. Let's find out how.
A Kind and Firm Parenting Example:
I remember a young father who took his 6-year old daughter for a walk. His daughter skipped and sang as they headed six blocks downhill. When they turned around to head uphill, she screamed. She whined. She cried. She demanded that her daddy carry her on his shoulders. He told her firmly, "I don't like the way you're talking to me. I won't carry you." Then he told her both firmly and kindly, "But I will take your hand." She refused to take his hand. She continued moaning and groaning. She even lagged behind. When he kept on walking, she ran to catch up. Then she pulled a new tantrum.
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