Struggling With Daily Power Struggles
“I’m a mom of three children ages 7, 5, and 3. So, I contacted Cynthia primarily because of my 5 year-old daughter’s screaming and my screaming in return. I wanted to learn how to discipline my children more effectively so my kids would cooperate. I also wanted a much better relationship with my daughter. I’ve been working with Cynthia for over three months with amazing results.
Understanding the Source of Our Reactions
Cynthia understands the source of my own negative behavior and my daughter’s so she can teach me the best solutions possible. Because of her parenting education process, I am making permanent positive changes in my interactions with my children.
A Bedtime Example: From Yelling to Calm Leadership
Here is an example of how I changed my response to my daughter’s yelling and refusal to cooperate.
Recently I was trying to get my daughter to get ready for bed because it was getting late. I was focusing on my fear of what would happen if she didn’t go to bed. She resisted my “coaxing” and was saying controlling statements like, “I’ll come when I want to”, etc.
Breaking the Old Pattern
In the past I would have stayed stuck in my own thoughts and I would have yelled louder and started threatening her with consequences and she would continue to yell back at me. She might have finally come yet the result would have been an awful feeling between us. I would have been considered the “mean” mommy.
Choosing a Calmer Response
Due to Cynthia’s wisdom and knowledge and my continual practice, this time I was able to stop myself from yelling. Instead I said, “I’m going to take care of your brother. Come when you are ready.” I walked off calmly and she soon came. She felt powerful and I didn’t engage in the power struggle. I was able to understand myself which led me to managing my own emotional triggers.
Lasting Positive Change
This is just one example of how I’ve gone from feeling like I’ll never be able to change, to actually making changes that feel good and building closer relationships with my kids. I’ll continue to work with Cynthia to create a harmonious home.”
Nipa
Isn’t this story great? Nipa was stuck but after working together, she learned what changes to make and did them with amazing positive results.
Below is information about a new download for you and a class about strong-willed children I’m teaching in November.
Happy Parenting!
Cynthia
10 Emotional Outbursts Parents Should Avoid
Step 1 to greater cooperation is to learn what NOT to say!
Click on the image to learn what Nipa learned
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About Cynthia Klein
Cynthia Klein’s mission is to contribute to World Peace and building healthy family relationships is the place to begin. As a parenting expert for over 30 years, parents have learned from Cynthia how to communicate more effectively as an ally rather than an adversary. Her unique Family Harmony System teaches parents of 5 and older how to have open dialogue, solve problems together, support one another, and build mutual respect. Cynthia is the author of Ally Parenting and the video-based self-paced program Win, Win, Win, Parenting. She has presented over 700 talks and coached hundreds of parents privately towards greater family connection and harmony. To learn more about her services of coaching and speaking, contact Cynthia Klein at , visit her website at bridges2understanding.com.
