👨‍👩‍👧 Empowered Parenting for Stronger Families
Course overview
Lesson Overview

5.7 – Avoiding “Good Cop, Bad Cop” Dynamics: When one parent always comforts and the other always corrects, imbalance develops. Avoiding this pattern means both share nurturing and discipline equally. Children learn boundaries better when they cannot divide authority. Consistency keeps them from playing parents against each other. To avoid the “good cop, bad cop” trap, parents must coordinate decisions before reacting. Each response should reinforce the same standard, even if tone or timing differ. Fairness becomes the family language, reducing guilt or resentment. Balanced authority teaches responsibility without fear. This approach unites parents as allies who guide rather than compete. Over time, it strengthens respect for both voices equally.

About this course

A practical guide to building stronger family relationships through effective parenting strategies, positive communication, and supportive discipline.

This course includes:
  • Practical parenting strategies and discipline frameworks
  • Communication exercises to improve parent-child relationships
  • Real-world scenarios for practicing conflict resolution and problem-solving

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