Create intentional norms
#10Be intentional about the norms you set in place. What your child perceives as normal in childhood will be carried with them in adulthood.
The norms you establish in childhood become the foundation for how children understand and navigate the world as adults.
Supporting Values
This principle helps cultivate these core values in your family:
Practical Examples
- • Establish norms around communication, conflict resolution, and family time
- • Be conscious of what behaviors and attitudes you're modeling
- • Create a family culture that reflects your values
Related Activities
These family activities help put this principle into practice: