Day 16: Be Cognizant of Being Over Protective
Day 16 of Becoming A Better Parent: Be Cognizant of Being Over Protective Its a tricky one – what is being over protective, and what isn’t enough? I grew up with a mom who was protective and loving but gave us enough space to make decisions (good & bad) on our own, and to learn from our mistakes. I am so thankful for this! It was great because I didn’t always resent her, and it increased our communication as I got older because I wasn’t “afriad” to come to her and be honest about my life. But it is true – I made mistakes and learned from each and...
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Day 4 to Becoming A Better Parent It goes back to the ole sayin’ – treat others the way you want to be treated. Chances are if you listen, your child is more likely to listen to you. Listen carefully, effectively and thoughtfully. It is the best way to learn things about your child and the best way to find out what is going on in their life as they may not come right out and tell you. There is a good chance you will find that they know more about life, or even you and the family, than you thought! A lot of parents underestimate how smart their children are and how much their...
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