I wouldn’t be teaching them anything by trying to protect them from failures at every turn.
If parents want to curb bad behavior, they need to adopt the less is more philosophy.
Let’s get better at recognizing essential moments—those times when your child’s need for love trumps your own agenda.
This is why saying “it’s okay” really isn’t okay.
I would close my eyes, take a deep breath and look at my sweet baby boy.
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My daughter is growing right before my eyes, and I don’t want to be teaching her that matching clothes is what life is about.
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It’s never too early to teach something so essential.
But they have the power to change it.
When we see the good things in our lives and just acknowledge them for what they are, we can fully feel happiness and joy more frequently.
I need to get something off my chest.
For now, saying ‘yes’ to a brave ‘no’ has been a very good option for us.
For more successful and healthier potty training, follow their lead: When they're ready to use the potty, they will.