In today’s episode, Kelly is diving into three ways that parents often create confusion for their children, as well as three ways that parents can combat that confusion.To start this podcast episode, Kelly offers a brief overview of human systems and behaviors: particularly how they pertain to children. She reminds her listeners that each human being is unique, so the way a child needs to hear his/her parents’ message will be unique to that child.Three ways parents are contributing to confusion:Communication - WordsMom threatens, but doesn’t follow through - this is confusing to children.Young kids need the message to be simple: fewest possible words.Please, thank you, I’m so proud of you: Finish the statement.When you say “good job!” tell them exactly why you’re saying it.You did a good job taking the trash out!I’m so proud of you, because…This helps your child feel seen, heard, and validated.Our words and our actions need to add up.Focus on connection, not instant compliance.Communicate with teachers about how you’re handling communication with your child.BoundariesWords and actions have to go together.Have boundaries and hold them: this builds trust with your kids.Avoid mixed messages -don’t punish and then give a treat.Non-verbal body language is confusing if it doesn’t match the words the parent is saying.Give kids the vocabulary of different emotions.Husband and Wife Are Not On The Same PageParents should be on the same page about everything for each child.ScheduleDisciplineGoalsFind simple ways to talk to kids.Here are Kelly’s three suggestions for combating the confusion:Check out her monthly membership.Consider 1-on-1 coaching for 10 weeks.Learn your own sensory profile.Connect with Kelly!InstagramPlease subscribe to the podcastYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify

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