Parenting Styles
Parenting approach that attempts to shape and control child's behavior without inviting participation or discussion with the child. The parent values control and often shows little to no warmth.
What is Authoritarian parenting
Follow Jesus's example by speaking in a respectful, even tone, even when your child is disrespectful. "Returning ______ for _____"
What is "Returning Good for Evil"
The 1st Step in John Gottman's emotion-coaching: "Be aware of the child's _______"
What is "Emotions"?
Jesus Christ wisely chose the way He responded to others. Even when our children are challenging, we can follow Jesus' example by treating children with love and ________
What is "Respect"
Parents will reinforce their children's desirable behavior as they show interest, express gratitude, offer genuine praise, and recognize and _______ appropriate behavior.
What is "Acknowledge"
Parenting approach which shows warmth and love toward children but offers little guidance or direction. Parent allows child to regulate their own activities with little to no expectation of obedience.
What is Permissive parenting
Paying attention to your children, particularly when they behave appropriately. A powerful reinforcer, attention can encourage healthy behavior. We can follow Jesus example by "looking for the ______ in our children".
What is "Good" or "Looking for the good in our children"
The 2nd Step in John Gottman's emotion-coaching: "Recognize emotion as an opportunity for ________"
What is "Closeness"
Who is "God"
Parents help children learn from their choices and behaviors as they allow their children to experience appropriate natural ___________.
What are "Consequences"
Parenting approach which shows high expectations, but also high degree of warmth and responsiveness. Parent guides child's activities and requires child to contribute to family functioning by helping with household tasks. Expectations are stated clearly. Parent is loving and supportive.
What is Authoritative parenting
The parental behavior that helps children feel heard which further helps the child feel valued and respected. As parents allow their children to speak, this helps parents understand their child's feelings. (It starts with an "L")
What is "Listening"
The 3rd Step in John Gottman's emotion-coaching: "Listen empathically and ______ your child's feelings"
What is "Validate"?
Parents can help children recognize the light of Christ and make good decisions. As parents help children evaluate their behavior in a calm, non-accusing way, this will help them gain confidence and develop personal _________.
What is "Integrity"
When children see a clear connection between the infraction and the consequence, parents are able to let the consequences do the ________.
What is "Teaching"
What is "The Family: A Proclamation to the World"
When approached with strong feelings, parents can help their children feel comforted and understood by identifying and naming this.
What are "Feelings" or "Emotions"
The 4th Step in John Gottman's emotion-coaching: "Help your child ______ and ______ emotions"
What is "Identify and Name"
Children require a loving, supportive environment, in which they can learn through trial and error without being demeaned or condemned for failure. As children receive love, support, and encouragement, parents help children develop _________.
What is "Competence"
This consequence is most effectively used with children ages 3 to 8, and can help children use quiet time to ponder their behaviors.
What is "Time-Out"
President Spencer W. Kimball counseled parents, "Where there are challenges [with family members], you fail only if you fail to keep _________"
What is "Trying"
A communication technique for clarifying expectations when frustrated. This is used when parents need to explain how a child's behavior affects them as well as clearly stating behavioral expectations of their child. The opposite of "you" statements.
What are "I - Statements"
The 5th Step in John Gottman's emotion-coaching process. Set ______ while helping the child learn to solve problems.
What are "Limits"
Parents can help children learn unselfishness and consider the welfare of other people as they involve children in _______ others.
What is "Serving"
Generally, it is best when parents seek _______ agreement on rules and consequences with children. This can be done in family home evenings or family councils.
What is "Advance"