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What is your goal when you talk to your child today?

Is it to correct or to connect?

Studies on effective parenting suggest that we must begin with warmth and affection, thus forming the foundation for guidance, boundaries and control. Without the warmth, our efforts will yield limited results. There might be short term obedience, but not long term internalization of values.

Connecting is the key for long term positive change.