We got off to a great start with our new series, Family Matters, but I was running out of time when I gave you some pretty important stuff. So, here is what I said about discipline. As a reminder, I’m not an expert, just a veteran!

1. Don’t discipline while you’re angry. (“TIME OUT” is for YOU)

2. Understand the difference between an accident and willful defiance!

3. Husband and wife WORK TOGETHER! (don’t make one be the “bad guy”)

4. The younger they are….fewer words and quicker consequence.

5. Yelling doesn’t communicate the way you think it does. (Stop it)

6. Consequences should be clearly communicated ahead of time! (don’t make them up on the fly…we typically say something stupid!)

Can’t wait for this coming weekend!! Bring everyone you know who is breathing!