487: Balancing Discipline with Connection

How do you discipline your kids without damaging your relationship? Today Karen and Emily are talking about what it looks like to set boundaries, correct behavior, and still be your child’s safe place. From toddler tantrums to teenage independence, they share wisdom that will help you the next time you’re doling out discipline.

Episode Recap:

• We’re afraid to discipline because we worry it will damage our relationship (4:52)
• My daughter confessed something small to me after YEARS (5:26)
• My child is hypersensitive to discipline from dad, what can I do? (7:39)
• My husband is too harsh with our teenage son (12:51)
• Our son doesn’t respect me the way he respects his dad (16:28)
• God commands us to discipline our children (21:17)

Scripture: Proverbs 3:12 (NIV)
“Because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.”

Discussion Questions: 

1. What helps you stay calm when you need to discipline your child?
2. Do you and your spouse have the same discipline style? 
3. Do your children respond differently to discipline from different parents? 
4. Emily talked about the notes Greg left her, which helped build up a base of connection. What’s one way you can affirm and encourage your child this week?
5. What’s one tweak you need to make in your home this week to better balance discipline and relationship? 

Resources:

• Reach out to https://birdsonawiremoms.com/book-karen-to-speak to have Karen come speak in your community!
• Grab Karen’s lunch box notes to encourage your child: https://store.birdsonawiremoms.com/collections/gifts/products/lunch-box-notes
• Join our private FB group, BOAW Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BOAWmoms