Tag: parenting tips
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Can LOWER Help Me Be More Patient With My Kids?
When the morning scramble or homework battles push your buttons, LOWER helps you lower the heat—Label, Own, Wait, Explore, Resolve—so you respond with calm instead of regret. Practice it for a week and watch patience grow while your kids learn emotional skills by your example. Read more
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Angry outburst at your family? 5 steps to take right away
Lost your cool at home? Use the LOWER (Label, Own, Wait, Explore, Resolve) reset to calm your body, repair trust quickly, and turn a rough moment into simple, real changes your whole family can feel today. Read more
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How Many Minutes of Quality Family Time Do Kids Really Need Each Day? (A LOWER-Method Guide)
You don’t need marathon hangouts to raise connected kids—aim for 15–30 intentional minutes a day (plus 10–15 one-on-one a few times a week) and let the LOWER method lower the pressure with tiny, doable rituals. Start tonight with a 15-minute, device-free micro-ritual or a quick car-line chat, and watch consistency—not perfection—do the heavy lifting. Read more