We call Tom "the King of the Kranium". This week, we find out why, a little, with strategies Tom uses in session.
The Session: Tom’s 3 Top Parenting Strategies
Psalm 127:3-4: Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.
Have A New Kid By Friday
Reality Therapy
- Build a good relationship.
- – Examine the current behavior
Discuss it
- – Evaluate behavior-helpful or not?
- – Brainstorm alternatives.
- – Commit to new plan.
- – Evaluate results-no punish/excuses.
- – Accept logical & natural consequences.
- – Don't get discouraged.
Have A New Kid By Friday
- Let reality be the teacher. Learn to respond rather than react. Attitude, behavior and character are caught, catch your child doing it right
- Attempt to stop the behavior, either by ignoring it or by issuing a concept
- Introduce a new behavior that you prefer and reinforce it by celebrating your child
Celebration Of Success-YAY! I KNEW WE WOULD GET TO IT!
- How Celebrating Success is Different Than Positive Reinforcement
- Put Children In Position To Be Successful
- Discuss What Being Successful Would Feel Like
- Set Realistic Goals That Facilitate Success
- List Of Celebrations
- Eight Top Emotional Needs Are Met
Acceptance
Approval
Affirmation
Attention
Affection
Respect
Encouragement
Security
- Speak life. Give them a glimpse of their potential. “You are a man of God. ...
- Let love guide your discipline. If you feel angry or out of control when you discipline, stop. Seek help from godly counsel. ...
- Celebrate each child. Seek out what is special about your children.
Get to the Root of the Behavior
Be Consistent
Discipline, Don’t Punish
To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.
