IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

Family Ties: On Raising Kids with Craig & Marian Robinson

Sep 30, 2020
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ADVICE

Discipline Through Conversation

  • Make family discipline a conversation, not only punishment.
  • Count to ten before answering hard questions to stay calm and model reasoning.
ANECDOTE

The Overprepared New Mother

  • Michelle described obsessively reading parenting books and preparing for birth.
  • She felt alone and overwhelmed the first day home but recovered by focusing on tasks and routines.
ADVICE

Pick Battles Wisely In Parenting

  • Avoid arguing over trivial things to preserve energy for important issues.
  • Acquiesce on small items when it costs nothing and keeps peace with your partner.
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