Negotiate with, not againt

[Kenny Clark]

Trying to have the perfect (or close to it) home and family is never ending and patience is key.

Just like when we're looking for the right property and how we need to negotiate, waiting for the right priced house to come along it's important we show that same patience to our family and especially our kids.

My daughter was giving me pushback about something last week and when I told her No she lost it. She started yelling and screaming and I'll be honest, I wanted to match her energy in the moment. I'd be lying if I said it would be the first time.

Instead, I asked her for a hug. "No!! I don't want one!" She screamed.

"Can I give you a hug?" I asked

"Yes..." she said as she buried her face in the pillow.

So I gave her a huge and instantly she started to cool down and wasn't losing her temper anymore.

Sometimes it just takes a different approach and patience is usually the key. Instead of giving her a time out or punishing her, I led with love and when she calmed down she did as I asked without needing to ask again. Sometimes when you listen to what the seller really wants and how they need help, you can both get your way a lot more effortlessly