Be watchful of nicknames. Calling your child Fussy Britches or Neatnick might seem endearing to you, but they might see it differently. Kindness goes a long way.
Be watchful of nicknames. Calling your child Fussy Britches or Neatnick might seem endearing to you, but they might see it differently. Kindness goes a long way.
Make carpooling a connection time rather than a task time. Let one child tell a funny thing that happened, or keep a list of jokes in the glove box and have one ready to tell when the kids get in the car.
Request your child's help with your errands. It may take more time having a little one along, but you will be creating a sense of responsibility when you include them in your life.
Older teens will test your family rules. Involve them in setting new boundaries. They are more likely to keep the ones they help set.
Children need to be heard. So do you. When you talk, share your daily activities with your child. You will create a bond that will help them value you.