It’s easy to lose control of yourself when under stress. That’s when your raw, true form comes out. The real test of strength comes to the fore when you remain respectful and polite even when challenged.
Maybe the hardest thing to do is not letting go of the child but of your role that you’ve played in their lives for so long.
Reading hasn’t disappeared because you don’t enjoy books. Its faded into the background because you let it get replaced something else.
Every time they saved, planned, and eventually bought something, they proved to themselves that they could set a goal and achieve it.
Children will learn more about life, life skills, and discipline through the games than in the classroom. Afterall learning to adapt during play is learning a form of discipline far more useful than simple obedience.
Don’t label distracted children as having discipline problem. There’s no problem at all other than the absence of an anchor.
Trust evolves as children grow. Learn how parents can build lasting trust through safety, reliability, respect, and connection.
Every minute, every action provides you an opportunity to teach something because the children are always watching you.