Case Study: Can Letting Kids Choose Their Bedtime Improve Your Relationship?

Are you unknowingly falling into controlling patterns with your kids? Can relinquishing bedtime control to your kids transform your evenings and lead to a more harmonious family life? Today, we explore the delicate balance between control and connection in parenting.I am joined by Carolyn, a mother of three adorable girls, as we explore her journey of shedding control and embracing relational parenting. I dig deep into Carolyn's realization of mirroring her father's authoritarian style and discuss how to pivot towards more empathy-driven interactions.We discuss Carolyn's specific struggles with sibling rivalry, and I offer practical advice on handling these using natural consequences instead of punitive measures. I hope our conversation provides you with valuable insights and tools to reconsider your approach to parenting. Whether you're dealing with sibling rivalry, bedtime routines, or simply want to improve your family dynamics, this episode has something for you.In This EpisodeExploring control and its impact on relationshipsFostering cooperation naturally, not forcefullyAllowing children bedtime autonomyAddressing sibling rivalry with empathyImplementing special time for connectionEncouraging choices in kids' daily activities🔗 Interested in our 1:1 Coaching? Book a Discovery Call with one of our team now💌 Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.📖 Check out my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:YouTube: @peaceandparentinglaInstagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupWant to join The Yelling Cure Event: https://peaceandparentingla.com/the-yelling-cureOur Sponsors:* Birdwatching enthusiasts check out Feathersnap: https://www.feathersnapcam.com/* Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/PEACE* Check out ByHeart.com/podcast and use my code PEACE for a great deal: www.byheart.com/podcast* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code PEACE for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Knorr to bring more peace to your meal prep: https://www.knorr.com* Check out Lil Critters: www.lilcritters.com* Check out Lil Critters: www.lilcritters.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy