When it comes to parenting young children, it can be easy to fall into the habit of using the words “no” and “don’t” on repeat. Children, after all, do a lot of things we don’t want them to do—drawing on walls, for instance, or going for a ride on the family dog. Using “no” as…
Skip the shouting and get your kiddos to tune in! If you’re a parent, you know the struggle is real when it comes to getting your little ones to listen. One minute you’re asking nicely, and the next, it’s a full-on opera of yelling and protest! But hold your horses—your mini explorers aren’t trying to challenge your authority; they’re just lost in their own little worlds, oblivious to the urgency of brushing teeth or hopping in the tub. So, ditch the power struggle and connect instead!