In this area, the goal is to grow their wisdom with the consequences we give. We want to give consequences that are restorative (of both the situation and of the child) as opposed to punitive (simply meant to punish).
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Learning the Framework part 3
Our children were made by the creator of the universe and he has good things planned for them. We get to join God in his work in their lives.
Learning the Framework, part 2
Christian parents want their children to grow up in the assurance that they are loved, by us and by God.
Learning The Framework, part 1
As Connected Families puts it, “if I want my discipline to connect, I have business to take care of before I engage.” So, let’s look at the foundational message of, “Child, you are safe with me.”
Drawing Your Dysregulated Child Close
As I have been doing the hard work of dealing with my baggage and becoming a safe and loving person for my children, I am slowly (emphasis on slowly) learning to draw my children close in times of misbehavior and dysregulation rather than push them away.
Lyssa Stoyko 