When your child is screaming at the top of his lungs, you find yourself yelling, “Don’t scream in the house!” What might you say instead to shift this negative interaction to one of discipline and guiding?

Use a calm, clear statement that teaches the expected behavior instead of scolding or labeling the child. “We use quiet voices in the house” states the household rule and guides your child toward what to do; the other choices sound like commands, reprimands, or criticism.

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