9 Game-Changing Family Rules That Make Life Easier

How To Set Up Family Rules That Succeed ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Sep. 7, 2023 The idea of having a specific set of [family rules s]( like tyranny, which is the last thing parents want for their kids. But when done right, family rules provide needed structure and predictability. The family members understand the existence and purpose of the rule. Routine is preserved. The kids feel safer, and everyone’s stress — particularly yours — goes down. Now, there are some things to remember — rules about rules if you will. A list stuck to the fridge isn’t all-powerful. “Rules alone won’t get the job done,” says Dr. Laura Kastner, a family and child psychologist and author of Getting to Calm, the Early Years. “There needs to be context, fairness, and understanding.” The rules must be clear, and the enforcer of said rules (i.e. you and your spouse) has to be clear so the behavior can become automatic. Nail this and everything gets easier. ORDER UP [9 Game-Changing Family Rules That Make Life Easier]( Suggested by child development experts and meant for both you and your kids, [these rules yield positive results and create a stronger family dynamic](. [Read This Story]( Rules alone won’t get the job done. There needs to be context, fairness, and understanding. FURTHER READING [How To Set Up Family Rules That Succeed]( [3 Simple Rules That Help Raise Kind Kids]( [Why You Should Try Your Hardest Not To Tell Your Kids “Maybe”]( I CAN'T HEARRRRR YOUUU [My Wife Likes To Talk Dirty. I’m Not Good At It. What Can I Do To Improve?]( What’s a not-so-vocal-in-bed guy to do? [Fatherly’s sex columnist offers some advice.]( [Read This Story]( HERE WE GO [9 Things Parents With Student Loans Need To Do Before October]( A trio of financial advisors [offers the advice loan holders need to know.]( [Read This Story]( CLOSE CALLS [The Seemingly Small Habit That Almost Ruined My Marriage]( As these 11 men can tell you, little things [make a big difference.]( [Read This Story]( OLD FRIENDS [40 Years Ago, One Epic Fantasy Series Reinvented Kids Media — For Better or Worse]( The way kids played with toys and watched cartoons [changed drastically in the 80s.]( [Read This Story]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.