Steps for Writing a Parenting Plan

The Importance of a Well-Defined Parent Agreement

“Just one more minute!” “Five more!” “Pleeeease!” If hearing that all day makes you feel instantly tense, you’re not alone. Instead of getting frustrated, try the 3 tic-box strategy: Give your child 3 chances to ask for more time, but they have to use them wisely. Each “one more minute” uses up a tic. When the 3 are gone, time is up. What this teaches: • Kids stop asking on autopilot • They learn to plan their requests • You stop feeling like the bad guy every time Less arguing. More cooperation