Compassionate Parenting Tip -- Week 1

Is your intention to connect or to correct? Parents who can define their parenting purpose or intention can help meet children's vital needs, including stability, security, safety and guidance.

What is your purpose or intention? To correct and manage your children or to connect with and enjoy them?

For one week, count the number of times in a day you correct your child, and then count the number of times you connect. Which number is greater? What might this information tell you?