Setting Limits and Expectations - Part 1 - Getting Started

In Part 1 of “Setting Clear Limits and Expectations with Your Child,” Sharon and Joan explain why the setting of limits and expectations at home is such an important and foundational aspect of parenting, and lay out basic questions to help us get started.

In this three-part podcast, “Setting Clear Limits and Expectations with Your Child,” Sharon and Joan explore the structure needed at home in order to implement boundaries, create expectations, and facilitate family buy-in. They discuss why setting clear limits and expectations at home is critical to a more harmonious family life, with a close look at two common areas of struggle for parents – homework and bedtime. 

Sharon and Joan dive into:

• Our fear as parents of losing control and power
• The values that underlie effective rules and expectations within a family 
• Becoming a detective
• Gaining clarity about your desired outcome
• Specific homework and bedtime challenges

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