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“Say This, Not That” Suggestions

Select the topics below to view scripts and “Say This, Not That” phrases that demonstrate how to respond / communicate effectively in situations that you may face.

New phrases will be added (almost) every week.

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Responsible Behavior

Set boundaries with firmness and respect

When your child isn’t cleaning

When you want your child to stop doing something

Rspond with firmness and respect

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Anxiety

When discussing difficult situations

To support a child who is worrying

To respond effectively to a child’s concerns

When your child is hesitant to do things

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Disrespect

When your child is disresepectful when things don’t go their way

When you don’t like how your child is speaking

When you feel disrespected

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Big Emotions

Responding to big emotions 

When your children are being dramatic

Help your children handle disappointment and frustration

Responding to strong-willed behavior

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Siblings

When sibling is jealous of what another sibling has

To reduce sibling fighting

When your child is being mean to a sibling (or anyone else)

Address sibling conflict

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To Reduce Your Yuck

When you’re too tired to do what you “should” do

When you feel like things won’t change

When you feel overwhelmed

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