Parenting

Hey parents, let’s talk about a touchy subject: trying to live through your kids. You know what I mean – pushing them into activities you loved (or wished you’d done), mapping out their futures, or viewing their accomplishments as extensions of your own. It’s time to pump the brakes on that nonsense.

Look, I get it. You want the best for your kids. You’ve got dreams, ambitions, and maybe some regrets about roads not taken. But here’s the thing: Your kids aren’t mini-yous. They’re their own people, with their own quirks, passions, and life paths. Trying to mold them into versions of yourself isn’t just misguided – it’s potentially damaging.

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As parents, we all want the best for our children. We hope to guide them toward success, boost their confidence, and help them grow into happy, fulfilled adults. However, in our eagerness to encourage our kids, we may inadvertently engage in a harmful habit: comparing them to others.

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Alright, parents. It’s time for some tough love. We all want our kids to do well, but let’s get real: if you’re treating your kid like a trophy, you’re doing it wrong.

When you treat your kid like a trophy, their achievements become about you, not them. You start seeing their successes as a reflection of your worth. Their failures? A stain on your reputation. This mindset is toxic. It puts immense pressure on your child and fosters a conditional love based on performance.

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As parents, educators, and caregivers, one of our most important responsibilities is to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care. A critical aspect of this is teaching children to recognize and respond appropriately to inappropriate behavior from adults. The goal is not to instill fear, but to foster a sense of empowerment and awareness. Here’s how you can teach your children to recognize inappropriate behavior from adults, ensuring they feel safe and supported.

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Q: Will it make me fulfilled?

A: Ummm sometimes? Honestly, the first year of her life, I felt less fulfilled than I ever have because I was spending most of my time taking care of a tiny baby that couldn’t talk or interact in a way that was interesting to me, and it meant that I couldn’t do things that really DO make me fulfilled, like writing and creating. Now that she’s almost 3, I have a lot more moments where I feel proud or amused or loving toward her, but to be honest, I don’t feel fulfilled by our relationship. It’s something different.

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