As much as I don't love the exhaustion that comes with these hour-and-a-half middle-of-the-night wake-ups over the past couple of weeks—it is our time.
Taya is more intense, perceptive, assertive, uncomfortable with change, sensitive, and energetic than others. She throws tantrums that would put the Tasmanian Devil to shame.
By setting clear expectations, but then stepping back to let the children practice, we encourage them to develop self-discipline rather than to just obey orders.
I already know I am efficient, capable, strong and fierce.
But, I am also fatigued, sometimes overworked and underappreciated, and worst of all
expected to be the one that keeps it together for everyone else.
Some days will be full of wonder. Some days will be hard. Let the good days fuel
your passion for learning but don't let the tough ones take the fun out of it.
We've seen what resonates and what doesn't—and want to help parents navigate these conversations, whether your little one is starting preschool or heading into high school.
