Do Our Children Have the Right to Say No with Guest Sterna

Published: March 12, 2021, midnight

b'When our child says \\u201cno\\u201d it can send us into emotional turmoil both because of how we were raised and how society views a child who stands up for themselves. But no doesn\\u2019t need to be a dirty word, and our children need to have the space to explore standing up for themselves. If they aren\\u2019t allowed to do it at home how can they ever set boundaries as they grow up. What of yes too, if we are insisting on \\u201cyes\\u201d is that yes we receive authentic or is it coerced somehow and only used as a way to please us?\\n\\xa0\\nSterna is my guest today, she helps us unravel this sticky parenting moment, and gives us her incredible insights into why no is more than just a child being defiant on purpose and ways we can work through the moments when our children use no.\\n\\xa0\\nEpisode Highlights:\\nWhy \\u201cNo\\u201d isn\\u2019t always bad\\nCollaboration works better than blind obedience\\nLetting go of complete control\\nRespecting our kids, so they respect us\\n\\xa0\\nHow can we \\u201cshame proof\\u201d our parenting?\\nThere are ways we can eradicate shame from our everyday interactions with our children. Building in ways to address our children can promote resilience and self-esteem rather than jeopardizing these precious commodities for our children. Nobody wants to shame, but sometimes we need a little help figuring out what else we can do. Click here to download the FREE guide now - https://www.peaceandparentingla.com/shame-opt-in\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\n--\\n\\xa0\\nWant to support the Peace and Parenting Podcast by purchasing products through Hand in Hand parenting? Use my affiliate link https://bit.ly/3iUcGqg I highly recommend the: Listening to Children Booklet Set as an essential part of learning Connective Parenting.\\xa0\\nAre you ready to change your family dynamic through connective parenting? Work with me ONE on ONE and together we\\u2019ll hone in on the sources of discontent and chaos and find solutions that are specific to your family\\u2019s needs. It doesn\\u2019t matter if you are married or single, if you parent alone or you want to do this with your parenting partner.\\nSign up HERE https://www.peaceandparentingla.com/one-on-one-course for my one-on-one course today and change your parenting reality!\\nFollow Peace and Parenting\\nInstagram @peaceandparenting\\nFacebook @peaceandparentingla\\nApple Podcasts\\nSpotify\\nGoogle Podcasts\\n\\nWant to join The Yelling Cure Event: https://peaceandparentingla.com/the-yelling-cure\\n\\nOur Sponsors:\\n* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PEACE for a great deal: happymammoth.com \\n\\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands\\n\\nPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy'