“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.

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

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

Big Emotions

Responding to big emotions 

When your children are being dramatic

Help your children handle disappointment and frustration

Responding to strong-willed behavior

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

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