25/09/2023
Why do people always say “Choose your battles” in parenting?
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Children aren’t our enemies.
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And childhood shouldn’t be a battleground.
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Let’s choose peace instead.
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Because the thing is, children don’t ‘mis’behave. They behave, either positively or negatively, to communicate.
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Listening ‘between the lines’ to our children’s behavior and meeting the need behind the behavior opens little hearts and minds to peaceful, effective guidance.
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Remember, the solution to every parenting problem starts with nine little words:
'I'm here.'
'I hear you.'
'How can I help?'
Because when needs are met through connection, hearts are opened to gentle, respectful, compassionate guidance.
-L.R.Knost
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🌻Peaceful parenting resources: http://t.co/T8goym3P6Z 🌻
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