How to Parent Peacefully and Effectively
Moms, have you ever felt like you’re just plain exhausted? Like you can’t take one more step, one more tantrum, or one more hour of dishwashing? Parenting is hard work, but it’s also hugely rewarding. With a few simple tricks up your sleeve, you can learn to parent effectively and peacefully. So read on for some tips that will help make your life as a mom easier and parent peacefully!
Laying Down the Law
So what does peaceful parenting look like in action? The first step towards peaceful parenting is to establish a calm household. Then, you need to make some rules and stick with them to get there.
But how do you get your children on board with this?
The key is making sure your rules are not overbearing. All you need are a few simple household rules that make sense to your child.
What are some ideas? Here are a few of our favorites:
No hitting (or anything else that hurts anyone)
Put your toys away when you’re done (or give them to someone who wants them).
Wash your hands before dinner.
Brush your teeth before bed.
Once you’ve established the guidelines, you need to remember to enforce your rules consistently.
Establishing rules becomes easier when you have not bombarded your children with too many expectations. Make sure your expectations are manageable for both you and your children.
Here are six ways to parent peacefully and effectively
Tip # 1 Establish rules and expectations early on but
don’t overwhelm your child with too many regulations.
Tip # 2 Establish a peaceful household by setting boundaries and enforcing consequences if the rules are broken.
Tip # 3 Teach your children age-appropriate coping skills by taking time to listen to their feelings without judgment.
Tip # 4 Teach them how to solve problems peacefully using peaceful conflict resolution tools.
Tip # 5 Help them focus their energy and attention on positive things.
Tip # 6 Teach your child practical communication skills to use throughout their lives.
This gentle parenting approach gives you a simple structure to follow, so you can minimize your stress and maximize the happiness in your home!
When your home is more peaceful, then you will start to see it every day, little by little.
Parenting peacefully and effectively can be difficult, But it’s not impossible.
If you can find peaceful parenting techniques that work for your family, the benefits are endless!
Four peaceful parenting techniques that I use every day
The first one is do-overs. Do-overs are when you ask your child if they would like to start something over. For example, say you both got off on the wrong foot and got snappy with one another. Taking a second to say let’s do a do-over can change the whole temperature of your household.
The second peaceful parenting technique I use is saying sorry and meaning it.
Saying sorry is a gentle parenting technique that takes minimal effort but can be powerful. Saying I’m sorry for not listening earlier or I’m sorry for yelling, helps your child feel seen and heard, which reduces the chances of them continuing to misbehave later on.
The third peaceful parenting technique is using daily affirmations.
Affirmations are when you take time to focus your attention on the good in your child by saying something like “I’m so proud of how well you did today,” or “I love it when you __.” This peaceful parenting technique takes only a few minutes and help to improve moods and self-esteem.
The fourth peaceful parenting technique I use is peaceful conflict resolution.
This peaceful parenting technique involves trying to help your child see the other person’s point of view, which reduces the chances of them continuing to misbehave later on. In addition, this peaceful parenting has been known to reduce anger and promote empathy in children.
So what peaceful parenting techniques have worked for you? And how have they made your life easier as a mom? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Happy parenting!
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Hi there, I’m Jenna! I am a devoted mommy and wife. As well as an advocate for children and creating a peaceful atmosphere for those we love. I co-wrote Faith Actually: Living Life After Tragedy with my husband. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies and currently working toward my Master’s in Positive Psychology. My number one desire is to create a peaceful home life for my family. My second desire is to share with you the tips I learn along the way!