Fatherly
 
Dec 26, 2022
 
There’s nothing like a break to really test your parenting. The whining, the cries of boredom, the sibling battles, and the endless mess of toys and plates and clothes. Who can remain patient in the face of this? No one. And that’s ok. Parenting isn’t about perfection — it’s about falling down, getting back up, and doing it all again. This means to try to find patience right after you lose it; jumping on those moments to connect and knowing when separation is best; knowing when to stop misbehaving to drive home a point and when to let a kid make their own mistakes. So take a deep breath, dust yourself off, and know when you think you can’t take it anymore that you’re not alone.
 
TAKE A BREATH
 
7 Ways to Be A More Patient Parent — And Person
 
Patience is a skill. And like any other skill, it can be nurtured and grown. These seven exercises can help.
 
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Just identifying that something is a triggering situation for you can help you find the coping skills you need to navigate it with a little more ease and grace.
 
 
further reading
How To Stop A Kid’s Temper Tantrum
The 21 Best Easy Card Games To Play With Kids
How To Restore The Peace After Disciplining Your Kid
 
KINDER KIDS
 
How To Raise A Kind Kid
 
According to the experts.
 
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BAD HABITS
 
3 Ineffective Parenting Style Habits That Make Kids Avoidant
 
When kids get anxious, they become avoidant instead of learning how to handle situations better in the future.
 
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ADVICE
 
Are You Leaning On Your Child For Emotional Support?
 
It’s easy for parents to unintentionally place children in situations where they feel more like parents than children. It’s also dangerous.
 
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BON CHANCE!
 
I Parented Like A French Dad And My Kids Started Listening To Me
 
Taking a distanced French perspective on kids will freak them out — in a good way.
 
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