RANDOM PARENTING ADVICE💗

Hey mamas and dadas (whether you’re currently one or soon to be) 💗 here’s a little advice I’ve learned along the way!! Let me know if you’d like me to share more. To make it short and sweet: your children are people too with their own thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. Respect them as individuals while doing your best to guide them to being good people 💗

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2024/10/29 Edited to

... Read moreParenting can be overwhelming, and sometimes, unsolicited advice can be the most enlightening. For instance, young children don't grasp the concept of time, making it crucial to manage expectations around exciting events to avoid tantrums. Offering moderation with treats, like fruit snacks for breakfast, can help maintain a relaxed atmosphere at home. It's also important for parents to admit their mistakes; a simple apology can foster respect and understanding between parents and children. Additionally, maintaining a tidy space is less daunting when addressing messes promptly rather than letting them pile up. Dedicating a mere 15 minutes to a specific task can drastically improve one's environment and mental well-being. Allowing children some freedom to make manageable messes in a controlled environment can enhance their creativity and development, provided that oversight is in place to avoid damage. Car seat safety is another critical aspect—ensuring that children are properly secured and aware of their surroundings helps them develop a sense of security and proper safety habits. Furthermore, remember that kids absorb everything, including how you talk about yourself. Positive self-talk is pivotal not only for your confidence but also for shaping how your children view themselves. Overall, embracing these small but mighty changes can lead to a gratifying parenting journey.

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Erin Barsness

This one is so important to remember ❤️ “how you talk about yourself is how your child is going to talk to themselves.”

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Bailey 🖤

Reeeally heavy on the apologizing because I didn’t get that as a child. We’re breaking generational curses over here 💪🏼

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