Have you ever felt like a parent who always says, “NO,” or, “Yes?” When is a good time to say, “No,” and how often? ike anything in life, things can be used for good and bad and Dr. Leman explains how to administer ‘Vitamin N’ correctly.
LISTEN HERE
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
What is this Vitamin N that Dr. Leman keeps referring to? The Answer:
“NO”
It is to be used sparingly, and with thought and care.
It is a GIFT that you give to your kids, that with a healthy dose of Vitamin E (encouragement) will end in a well-balanced child.
Here are three key times to use Vitamin N:
1. When imminent danger shows its face.
2. After thoroughly talking through and praying over a major decision. That is, talking with the youth and with your spouse in private.
3. Routinely when setting boundaries for the family.
Too much Vitamin N, and the child will be anesthetized to it by the age of 2. Remember, you are gifting your kids by letting them talk to you about the issues that arise, their ideas, desires and dreams. You can use the pocket phrase, “Let me think about that and get back to you on it,” to protect against the overuse of “No.”
We’ll be covering Vitamin E, another important nutrient in your child’s life, on our podcast in two weeks.
A GREAT book to read all about this topic is, Parenting Your Powerful Child.