Expert Parenting Coach Shares Effective Strategies for Boosting Child Cooperation

Annaliese Erin, an expert in parenting, trauma, and relationship coaching, shared a video on TikTok advising parents that the secret to maintaining boundaries is to take action and physically move.

Instead of repeatedly asking—and potentially resorting to yelling or threatening to remove privileges—parents should proactively guide their child's actions.

As a case in point, she discusses how she would handle a situation where a child is clambering onto a table:

“Hey bud, I’m going to need you to get off that table please,” gently prompts the coach. She continues with an option for the child, “You can either get off or I will help you off.” Following through is key, she emphasizes, as she instructs parents to physically assist the child off the table if needed.

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The video resonated with many, accumulating over 257,000 views, yet it also sparked inquiry from parents grappling with unique challenges.

Commenters sought advice on preventing these interactions from turning into a game, handling situations where the child might feel provoked, and managing intense emotional reactions such as tantrums.

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A term used in the video, "lazy parenting", stoked further discussion, drawing responses from parents who felt the phrase overlooked the sheer fatigue and lack of support they experience.

Boundaries play a vital role in teaching children appropriate behavior. Growing Early Minds explains that they not only foster a sense of security but also prepare children for the expectations of the wider world.

• Clearly articulate your expectations to your child
• Establish rules, limits, and routines—and adhere to them
• Maintain consistency with the boundaries you set
• Use positive language to guide behavior
• Offer choices to empower your child
• Empathize but also set firm behavioral limits
• Be warm and serious without resorting to yelling
• Celebrate and praise your child for adhering to boundaries