When our children are small we have to prompt them to do everything. Go clean your room, chew with your mouth closed, say thank you. At some point, these things should become automatic. Do you find yourself STILL prompting your child to say thank you? When does that become automatic? Instilling gratefulness in our children takes work. They aren't born grateful, they are born selfish. How do we teach them to be grateful? Gratefulness … [Read more...]
The Selfish Child
So what about you? As you think through setting limits, being consistent and providing choices, which of these is most important for you right now? Is there one you struggle with more than the other? Take some time to develop a plan for one of these areas and then practice being consistent with it! I’m sure you've found yourself saying, “YEP, my child can definitely be selfish!” Here’s the reality-WE ALL ARE! Each of us looks for ways to get … [Read more...]
