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Empower Your Parenting With Positive Affirmations: Take Back Control Of Power Struggles With Your Child

By Jose Lizama

Updated on Wednesday 17th of May 2023

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Parenting can be a challenging journey, especially when it comes to power struggles with your child. You might feel like you've tried everything, but nothing seems to work. Perhaps, you feel powerless in the face of your child's defiance and resistance. But the good news is that there is a powerful tool at your disposal that can transform your parenting approach and build a stronger, healthier relationship with your child. That tool is positive affirmations.

Affirmations are powerful statements that help you reframe your mindset and overcome negative thoughts and beliefs. And when it comes to parenting, positive affirmations can help you manage power struggles with your child effectively. The simple affirmation "I am always in charge when I have a power struggle with my child" can change the way you approach difficult situations.

Just imagine the difference in your mindset when you repeat this affirmation to yourself. Instead of feeling frustrated and powerless, you feel confident and in control. You recognize that you have the authority to set boundaries and redirect your child's behavior. With this mindset, you can approach power struggles from a place of calm and clarity, rather than anger or helplessness.

But how exactly does this affirmation work in practice? Let's explore a few scenarios.

Scenario 1: Your child refuses to eat their dinner.

In the past, this might have led to a frustrating argument, with you begging and pleading with your child to eat. But with the power of positive affirmations, you take a different approach. You calmly restate the boundary ("In our family, we eat dinner together every night"), offer choices ("Would you like to eat broccoli or carrots first?"), and redirect their attention ("Let's talk about our favorite parts of the day while we eat"). You remain in charge, without resorting to yelling or threats.

Scenario 2: Your child refuses to clean their room.

In the past, you might have felt like you had to do the cleaning yourself, or punished your child for not doing it. But with the power of positive affirmations, you take a different approach. You remind your child of the boundary ("In our family, we keep our rooms clean and tidy"), offer guidance ("Let's break down the cleaning into small tasks"), and provide positive reinforcement ("I'm so proud of you for making progress!"). You remain in charge of the situation, without resorting to bribes or punishments.

Scenario 3: Your child refuses to listen to you.

In the past, you might have felt like your child was testing your authority and trying to undermine you. But with the power of positive affirmations, you take a different approach. You reaffirm your role as the authority figure ("In our family, I am the parent and you are the child"), acknowledge their perspective ("I hear that you're feeling upset right now"), and offer a solution ("Let's take a break and calm down, and then we can talk about this more calmly"). You remain in charge of the situation, without resorting to ultimatums or threats.

In each of these scenarios, the power of positive affirmations empowers you to take control of the situation, set boundaries and redirect your child's behavior. You are able to approach power struggles from a place of confidence and clarity. And over time, this approach can help you build a stronger, healthier relationship with your child, based on mutual respect and understanding.

In conclusion, parenting can be a challenging journey, but with the power of positive affirmations, you can transform the way you approach difficult situations. Repeat after me: "I am always in charge when I have a power struggle with my child." Just imagine the confidence and clarity this affirmation can bring into your life. You have the power to take control, set boundaries and establish yourself as the authority figure in your household. So take a deep breath, acknowledge your power, and remember – you've got this!

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