...there will be times when you're "that parent" with kids who are struggling (very loudly) to abide by social norms. That's okay!
They are behaving according to their development, and any adults around judging a parent who's doing their best to manage a struggling child are the ones behaving badly and deserve a time out. Unfortunately, those adults are also behaving according to their development.
When we were in our 20’s, my husband and I organized a small charitable event that now raises over a million dollars in donations every year... But a theme I hear from people when it comes to charity is that they don’t know where to start, so they don’t start. So, I’m breaking my silence to tell you, small things can turn into big things. Really big things. Start anywhere.
As a parent, unmet expectations happen many times a day. From dressing, feeding, napping and everything between, it never goes as planned. So every now and then, toss out the expectations and declare a holiday. It changes everything.
I woke this morning to three little boys, lined up according to age like the Von Trapp children, quietly smiling at me by the side of my bed. My middle son, the 6 yr old, leaned over and with his voice as sweet as honey he whispered, “Mommy my love, may we please have some vitamins?”
...don't give in to unacceptable behavior, but don't give it opportunity to damage your child's self worth or your relationship. Harsh punishments, harsh words, or having your own adult temper tantrum, can cause problems that aren't so easily grown out of. With patience, love, work, emotional maturity, and maybe even professional help, it will get better. So stay calm, let it run its course, and remember, do not negotiate with terrorists.
I once heard it related to a wife running a marathon. Her husband thought it was a great idea. When she got up at 5am to train, he'd give her a kis...
...there will be times when you're "that parent" with kids who are struggling (very loudly) to abide by social norms. That's okay!
When we were in our 20’s, my husband and I organized a small charitable event that now raises over a million dollars in donations every year... But a theme I hear from people when it comes to charity is that they don’t know where to start, so they don’t start. So, I’m breaking my silence to tell you, small things can turn into big things. Really big things. Start anywhere.
As a parent, unmet expectations happen many times a day. From dressing, feeding, napping and everything between, it never goes as planned. So every now and then, toss out the expectations and declare a holiday. It changes everything.
I woke this morning to three little boys, lined up according to age like the Von Trapp children, quietly smiling at me by the side of my bed. My middle son, the 6 yr old, leaned over and with his voice as sweet as honey he whispered, “Mommy my love, may we please have some vitamins?”
...don't give in to unacceptable behavior, but don't give it opportunity to damage your child's self worth or your relationship. Harsh punishments, harsh words, or having your own adult temper tantrum, can cause problems that aren't so easily grown out of. With patience, love, work, emotional maturity, and maybe even professional help, it will get better. So stay calm, let it run its course, and remember, do not negotiate with terrorists.
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Perspectives on parenting from Elise, a mother with 9 grown children, and her daughter, Robyn, with 3 little boys.
