Saying the same thing.
And over again.Turning into a stuck record can get old fast.
And super frustrating to say the least.
Plus, at some point, the kids just tune out the noise.
And in one of her latest videos sherevealedthe top ten parenting one-liners that she swears by.
She was more than happy to provide some advice when Bored Panda reached out to her for an interview.
We began by asking Smith to define parenting one-liners.
But the expert warned that using them can have a downside.
Kids might comply out of fear or to avoid conflict, but it doesnt build emotional intelligence or trust.
Long-term, they might actually lead to more pushback or emotional distance.
We asked the peaceful parenting expert to share a few of her own one-liner suggestions.
And heres what she came up with:
I see youre really upset right now.
Do you want to talk about it or need a minute?
Smith explained that this validates the childs feelings and gives them agency.
Im not willing to let you hit, but I can help you with whats upsetting you.
This one, she says, sets aboundarywhile showing youre available to help.
This simple validation without trying to fix the situation helps kids feel understood and calms them down.
And finally, Lets figure this out together invites cooperation instead of conflict, added Smith.
Before we let Smith go, we just had to ask why parents often have to repeat themselves.
And the million-dollar question: How do we get children to listen the first time?
(Asking for a friend.)
If youre repeating yourself, the first step is to slow down and connect, replied Smith.
She says you’ve got the option to also give children choices to build cooperation.
For example, Would you like to put your shoes on now or after you grab your toy?
If they still resist, attempt to figure out whats underneath.
Listening improves when kids feel like they have a voice and some control over their environment.
Check out the results:
