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Does your child know that it’s okay to make mistakes? Do you try to fix your child’s mistakes for them? In her book 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do, Amy Morin stresses the importance of not fixing your child’s mistakes for them. Children need to learn that there are consequences to their actions, otherwise they’ll keep making the same mistakes. Here’s how to help your child develop resilience.
Do you want to avoid raising entitled children? How can you prevent your child from running your household? As a parent, you may be tempted to indulge your child’s whims to make them happy. However, overindulging your child can upend your home’s hierarchy and put your child in charge. Keep reading to learn how to keep your home’s hierarchy in check.
What does mentally strong mean, according to psychotherapist Amy Morin? Can mentally strong people handle everything on their own? In her book 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do, Amy Morin explains how to be a mentally strong parent. By following her advice, you can raise independent and confident children. Here’s what it means to be mentally strong.
Does your child see themself as a victim? How can you avoid instilling learned helplessness in children? As a parent, if you indulge in your child’s self-pity then you’re instilling a victim mentality in them. Instead, help your child acknowledge their failures and work through them. Here’s a look at how to raise self-confident children, from 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do by Amy Morin.
How do you react when your child is upset? Do you always try to cheer them up? Psychotherapist Amy Morin says that parents shouldn’t try to fix their children’s emotions and feelings. Instead, you should offer support while letting them know that it’s okay to feel upset. Here’s why parents need to allow their children to feel upset sometimes.
Do you want to raise mentally strong children? Why must you let your children struggle sometimes? According to psychotherapist Amy Morin, parents must push past their instincts to coddle their children and fix their problems for them. Children must learn to experience pain, make mistakes, cope with discomfort, and work through their emotions. Here are four things you can do to raise strong children.
Do you expect perfection from your child? How much responsibility should children carry? What are effective forms of discipline? Managing expectations for parents and children can be difficult. Sometimes, what seems like the obvious course of action isn’t the most effective. Continue reading for advice from psychotherapist Amy Morin.
Do you feel guilty when you don’t give your child something they want? How can you raise selfless children? According to psychotherapist Amy Morin, overindulging parents do more harm to their children than good. Even if the intentions are good, giving your child everything they want will turn them into a self-centered adult one day. Here’s why you shouldn’t feel guilty for telling your child “no.”
Do you need a baby sleep guide to make your nights easier? What are the basic things you need to know about sleep safety for babies? Alexis Dubief argues that contrary to popular belief, babies don’t naturally develop healthy sleep habits on their own—they need to be taught. However, without proper guidance, well-intentioned strategies can lead to poor sleep patterns. Keep reading for an easy guide for healthy and safe sleep for newborn babies.
Does your baby struggle with sleep? What does Precious Little Sleep by Alexis Dubief suggest you do about it? Contrary to popular belief, babies don’t naturally develop healthy sleep habits on their own—they need to be taught. In Precious Little Sleep, infant sleep expert Alexis Dubief shares her strategies and guidelines for improving your baby’s sleep—from falling asleep to sleeping through the night and napping well during the day. Read below for a brief Precious Little Sleep book overview.