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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USE LOGICAL AND NATURAL CONSEQUENCES WITH A CHILD!!!

Always use Logical and Natural Consequences with a Child!!! An Effective Parent uses both LOGICAL and NATURAL CONSEQUENCES to guide a child to become an EXCELLENT DECISION-MAKER! Always give a CHILD REASONABLE CONSEQUENCES in a FIRM yet KIND manner!!!

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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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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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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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DISCIPLINE A CHILD DECISIVELY AND CONSISTENTLY!

DISCIPLINE A CHILD DECISIVELY AND CONSISTENTLY! The #1 PROBLEM for most parents is giving a child NUMEROUS CHANCES to make an obedient, responsible decision. An Indecisive and Inconsistent Parent often becomes frustrated and ends up disciplining a child in harmful ways. The KEY TO EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE is to be Decisive and Consistent by giving a MAXIMUM OF 2 REQUESTS for OBEDIENCE!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

God’s richest blessings on your life and relationships!

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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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ESTABLISH CLEARLY DEFINED RULES FOR A CHILD!

A PARENTAL RULE is an EXPECTATION that is reasonable and clearly defined yet flexible when appropriate. Setting household rules conveys love for a child and guides a child toward becoming a responsible, successful adult. Remember BODY LANGUAGE, FACIAL EXPRESSION, and TONE OF VOICE are essential when sharing a rule or expectation.  

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