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In this episode, I offer practical tips for engaging cooperation while protecting your child’s sense of agency and dignity.
When we complain that our child isn’t cooperating, we mean our child isn’t listening to us or doing what we want him to do. Let’s reframe this issue: cooperate means CO-OPERATE. How can we operate together to get this work done, or shop for our groceries, or get ready for bed? Let’s begin first by framing the question this way. How can we get our child to work with us?