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Setting Boundaries with Children: Balancing Emotional Safety and Control
Helping kids learn to clean up falls under general emotional safety which can help them relate to their frustration./nReflect on boundaries to see if they are helping the kids or stemming from one's own anxiety or desire for control./nPhrasing requests in a positive manner makes a difference in how kids react to them./nProviding consequences for not cleaning up is important to maintain consistency./nCreating a fun environment while taking care of responsibilities strengthens the relationship with kids.