Ep 92 | Can Elf on the Shelf Help My Kids Behave?
Awww….Elf on the Shelf. One of those holiday traditions that maybe you grew up with, maybe you didn’t––but come December 1st, pictures and posts of crazy shenanigans that all the happy little elves (SPIES!) are doing will be all over the place.
Are you feeling pressure to join in the *fun* for the sake of your kids? Does this holiday tradition bring you–not your kids–but YOU joy? Does pressuring your kids to “be good” by having an elf spy on them foster love and connection during the holidays?
I’m diving into this holiday tradition today, not to tell you to stop doing it, but to help you think about how it serves your family. If you would like to use “Shirley” the Elf or “Rocco” the Elf to create magic around your house during the holidays, more power to you! But as we do that, let’s think about how we can use Shirley and Rocco to spread love, joy, connection, and heartfulness with our kids during the holiday season.
And if you do not take part in the Elf on the Shelf tradition, don’t worry! There are still some really insightful tips for you in this episode too! Positive Discipline and Heartfulness have a place in all seasons, no matter what you believe or how you celebrate. Listen and share as we dive into this busy time.
Resources:
You Better Watch Out, You Better Not Cry: Positive Discipline and Elf on the Shelf
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Christy Keating is a certified parent coach, positive discipline educator, and motivational speaker. She is the founder and CEO of The Heartful Parent Collective, which includes Heartful Parent Coaching, Savvy Parents Safe Kids, and Heartful Parent Academy.
The mother of two amazing daughters, Christy strives to build a happier, healthier world - one child, one parent, and one family at a time.