9 Game-Changing Family Rules That Make Life Easier

3 Simple Rules That Help Raise Kind Kids ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Oct. 16, 2023 The idea of having a specific set of [family rules]( sounds 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 Expert-Approved Family Rules All Parents Should Enforce]( 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”]( LISTEN TOGETHER [LeVar Burton's New Kids’ Podcast Is Better Than A Reading Rainbow Reboot]( [Here’s your family’s next podcast.]( [Read This Story]( FATHERLY ICONS [R.L. Stine Is Sorry For Scaring Generations of Children.]( The legendary author apologizes for the nightmares he caused [before delving deep into some Goosebumps nostalgia.]( [Read This Story]( MIX IT UP [How To Make The Best Old Fashioned You've Ever Had]( Follow these expert rules, and you can make [a truly excellent version of the classic drink — with whatever tweaks you prefer.]( [READ THIS STORY]( ONLINE SAFETY [The Internet Isn’t Safe For Kids, But Keeping Them In A Bubble Will Backfire]( Media and parenting expert Devorah Heitner explains why parents shouldn’t be the NSA [before offering her tips for what really helps a kid thrive safely online.]( [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.