Family Rules That Resonate: Shaping a Respectful Home

Good Friends; Strong Families The Podcast

In this Good Friends: Strong Families episode, Angela and Anna delve into establishing family rules and expectations. Far from laying down a list of dos and don'ts, this discussion opens up a meaningful dialogue on creating rules that align with your family's values and encourage participation and understanding from every family member. Learn how to craft respected and accepted guidelines, fostering a home environment where everyone feels valued and heard.
Discover the importance of implementing rules beyond the surface to teach responsibility, respect, and the skills necessary for navigating the wider world. Learn how rules can be more than just household commands—they can be the cornerstone of teaching your kids about the world, preparing them for adulthood with the right balance of discipline and freedom.
This episode is packed with practical advice on involving children in the rule-making process, ensuring they understand the ‘why’ behind each guideline, and setting up a system that works for your unique family dynamic. Whether you're looking to refresh your family's rules or starting from scratch, tune in for strategies to make your family rules effective, respected, and woven into the fabric of daily life, creating a respectful and loving home. Here are Dr Amen's 8 family rules from the Strengthening Families Program:
1) Be honest.
2) Treat each other with respect.
3) Respect each other’s property.
4) Put away things you take out.
5) Look for ways to be kind and helpful.
6) Ask permission before you go.
7) Do what Mom or Dad asks the first time.
8) Don’t argue with your parents.