Markham: Stepparents Must Build Warm Relationships Before Enforcing Discipline
Dr. Laura Markham · #52 Dr. Laura Markham: Peaceful Parenting with · Feb 19, 2019 · at 1:21:14
Clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Markham shares guidance on navigating blended families and avoiding relationship breakdown between stepparents and stepchildren.
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“If you can step out of the role of disciplinarian and connect with the child in a warmer manner, you will build a relationship that will allow you to influence the child and to Have a better, the child will be more willing to follow your guidance and behave better after that, but start with the relationship. Don't start with this discipline ever.”
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