When I get myself worked up about some trivial thing, I pause and remind myself that my kids get it right about as often as I do.

Like me, they can struggle a bit when we are all together, or tired.

Here’s a filter I use to make better decisions when I’m in my role as “Dad.”

If I want to offer correction…

1. Get Up
2. Follow through

No talking from the other room. No shouting from downstairs…

• Calmly get in front of the kid
• Let them talk it out
• Ask them “what am I going to say now?”
• Follow through, regardless of the inconveniences

Every. Single. Time.

Avoid the trap of constant negative feedback, that both of you are ignoring!