How do I decide which issues are minor and not worth “majoring” on?
Do not “major” on minor issues. There are choices that each child makes that are not that big of a deal in the grand scheme of life! Download all the parenting tips.
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Why is fearing the impact of my words and actions on my child counterproductive?
When we as parents believe that everything we say or do is of critical importance to the psychological makeup of our child, we become paralyzed in fear and doubt our own wisdom as adults. Download all the parenting tips.
Why is keeping an open heart essential in maintaining a strong parent-child bond?
An open heart fosters a nurturing environment where your child feels secure to share their thoughts and feelings, crucial for a strong and trusting relationship. Download all the parenting tips.
What’s the downside of overindulging my child?
Parents that overindulge their kids are often kind rather than firm and tend to believe mistakes do not matter. Download all the parenting tips.
Why do teens seek attention through misbehavior?
Inappropriate behavior is a quick way to gain significance in the adolescent economy. Download all the parenting tips.
How can I effectively process and move past anger in family dynamics?
The family unit is such a dynamic, interacting machine. Emotions come and go as they’re stirred up in relationships. As you work through issues with your kids, do not hold onto the anger once the issues are resolved. Download all the parenting tips.
Why is learning to lose important for my child?
kid’s who know how to lose get way ahead in life. Download all the parenting tips.
How do kids benefit from experiencing both positive and negative intensity?
Kids crave intensity whether positive or negative. Be careful what you’re intense about. Download all the parenting tips.
How can I better understand the hidden motivations behind my teen’s behavior?
Parenting is a great education in understanding people. Teens are brilliant at hiding their motivations in the cloud of dust which surrounds their behaviors. Download all the parenting tips.
How does decision-making contribute to my child’s personality development?
Personality develops through making decisions. Give your child a chance to develop their self worth through decision-making. Download all the parenting tips.