ASK A CHILD POLITELY, “WILL YOU PLEASE . . .”

ASK A CHILD POLITELY, “WILL YOU PLEASE . . .” with most requests for OBEDIENCE. One EFFECTIVE WAY to provide a decision-making opportunity for a child is to ask WILL YOU PLEASE . . . SENTENCES ARE THE EXCEPTION because sentences feel DEMANDING to a child. WILL YOU PLEASE increases the likelihood of compliance and OBEDIENCE from a child because he or she is MAKING THEIR OWN DECISION rather than being told what to do. A Parenting Goal is to help a child become an EXCELLENT DECION-MAKER!!!

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MARITAL DISAPPOINTMENTS WILL HAPPEN!

In a SATISFYING, HAPPY MARRIAGE there are GOOD TIMES and NOT SO GOOD TIMES. To remember that Key Concept, a husband and wife can enhance their marriage by saying to each other, “There are times when I will disappoint you” and “There are times when you will disappoint me.” Always VIEW EACH OTHER other through KIND and FORGIVING EYES!!!

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ALL YOUR RELATIONSHIPS ARE IMPERFECT!!!

ALL YOUR RELATIONSHIPS ARE IMPERFECT!!! Happy, enjoyable relationships are NOT exempt from struggles and NOT SATISFYING EVERY DAY because “no one does good all the time, not even one person” (Romans 3:12)! Lifelong marital happiness does not mean daily happiness! Always strive to be the BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF DAILY but forget the fantasy of the “perfect” marriage as well as “perfect” relationships!

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MOST AFFAIRS BEGIN INNOCENTLY!!!

Relationships are like bank accounts with DEPOSITS and WITHDRAWALS. Almost every AFFAIR begins as an INNOCENT FRIENDSHIP with a person at work, a neighbor, hobby friend, etc. If you are married, limit your INNOCENT DEPOSITS with friends of the opposite sex because those credits can quickly escalate CREATING POTENTIAL MARITAL PROBLEMS.

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2021 Two-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Effective Parenting, available at: Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse  Focus on the Family   Amazon

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GUIDELINES FOR NATURAL CONSEQUENCES!!!

NATURAL CONSEQUENCES are those actions that happen without a parent’s intervention. However, NATURAL CONSEQUENCES are NOT appropriate if they have the potential to hurt a child in adult life—reckless driving, brushing teeth, grades, etc. NATURAL CONSEQUENCES are also not appropriate if a child is a danger to himself/herself or another child.

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2021 Two-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Effective Parenting, available at: Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse  Focus on the Family   Amazon

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HOW TO GIVE A CHILD CONSEQUENCES!!!

The BEST WAYS to help a CHILD become a RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKER is through giving CONSEQUENCES and TAKING AWAY PRIVILEGES. Keep most consequences or loss of privileges brief, otherwise, a child’s spirit can be broken. Always ask, “Will this discipline help a child make a better decision next time?”

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2020 Three-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Marital Happiness, available at:  Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse   Focus on the Family   Amazon

2021 Two-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Effective Parenting, available at: Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse  Focus on the Family   Amazon

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ARE YOU RATIONAL, LOGICAL, AND COOPERATIVE?

Over 40 years ago, a research study was done to determine the #1 REASON for a HAPPY MARRIAGE. The study found it was NOT intelligence, attractiveness, finances, etc. The DETERMINING POSITIVE ATTRIBUTE was being COOPERATIVE meaning RATIONAL, LOGICAL, AGREEABLE, and EASY TO GET ALONG WITH!!! Possessing these POSITIVE QUALITIES will help you get along with others and enhance your relationships!

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2020 Three-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Marital Happiness, available at:  Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse   Focus on the Family   Amazon

2021 Two-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Effective Parenting, available at: Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse  Focus on the Family   Amazon

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BOTH SPOUSES HAPPILY GIVE 100%!!!

A SATISFYING MARRIAGE has 2 spouses GIVING 100% because both recognize a rewarding relationship is the result of both becoming better and better at DAILY GIVING THROUGH WORDS AND ACTIONS!!! 2 GIVING SPOUSES makes a happy marriage but ONE TAKING SPOUSE can deeply hurt it!

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 2020 Three-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Marital Happiness, available at:  Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse   Focus on the Family   Amazon

2021 Two-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Effective Parenting, available at: Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse  Focus on the Family   Amazon

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God’s richest blessings on your life and relationships!

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ESTABLISH LOVING RULES FOR A CHILD!!!

God gave the 10 COMMANDMENTS as GUIDING PRINCIPLES for life! Rules are everywhere, in society, the workplace, school, and yes, even in a LOVING HOME. Parental RULES provide HEALTHY LIMITS, but at the same time GUARANTEE FREEDOM because acceptable behavior is defined.

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2020 Three-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Marital Happiness, available at:  Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse   Focus on the Family   Amazon

2021 Two-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Effective Parenting, available at: Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse  Focus on the Family   Amazon

I encourage you to check out the 60+ videos on Dr. Randy Schroeder - YouTube Channel.

God’s richest blessings on your life and relationships!

Dr. Randy Schroeder

A HAPPY MARRIAGE IS FROM PRIORITIZING!!!

In a SATISFYING, HAPPY MARRIAGE, both spouses make the relationship a PRIORITY! The GOAL is to give each other AS MUCH PLEASURE AS POSSIBLE while being committed to MINIMIZING ONE ANOTHER’S HURTS which often happens through PRIORITIZING THE RELATIONSHP!!!

Learn Simple, yet very Effective Words, Actions, and Commonsense Wisdom from:

2020 Three-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Marital Happiness, available at:  Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse   Focus on the Family   Amazon

2021 Two-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Effective Parenting, available at: Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse  Focus on the Family   Amazon

I encourage you to check out the 60+ videos on Dr. Randy Schroeder - YouTube Channel.

God’s richest blessings on your life and relationships!

Dr. Randy Schroeder