Always Keep Your Parenting Goal In Perspective
What is your goal of raising a child? If you’re like most parents, you want your child to do well in school, be productive, be responsible and independent, be respectful, enjoy meaningful relationships with you and others, be caring and compassionate, and have a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. But how much time do you spend working towards those goals? If you’re like most parents, you probably spend most of the time just trying to get through the day. To not let the survival mode dominate your life, step back the next time you feel angry or frustrated. Think about what anger and frustration will do for you or your child. Instead, find ways to turn every negative experience into a learning opportunity for him/her. Even epic tantrums can be turned into invaluable brain-sculpting moments.