Advanced, ages 4-18
Look for an opportunity to give children a partial success when you have to say no to the overall request. Look for a solution in which you both win.
Example:
✔ Parent of Jerry (15 years): You can't stay all night at Mark's house. I'll give you a couple of dollars to rent a movie, and you can take it over to his house to watch. I'll pick you up at eleven.
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