Good morning, After deciding to extend our trip a day, I'm writing from Cape Cod where the weather has been terrific.
One of the biggest mistakes I see parents make is not addressing problems as they arise. They know these problems exist and that they are issues that are building, then they as parents will discuss these problems to other parents and then after all that, they will dismiss the issue as "my child is just going through something or they will grow out of it". If this is you then keep reading.
My experience tells me that all issues should be addressed. If you are dismissing the issues because you are worried of making a mistake or giving bad advice, stop worrying and start addressing. Think about this. If you are not giving your child advice on how to deal with problems or behavior then who is?
Their friends? Television shows? Reality TV? Come on, you know that these places of getting advice are not as good as what you are able to give and teach. Jump in there and start talking to your children.
Problems can not be ignored and must be addressed. The sooner you address it, the smaller that problem will be. The longer you wait, you are only digging a bigger hole.
So, if you have been putting something off, today is the day to tackle that issues.
To a great week ahead,
Todd
PS: Love to hear your comments on this subject. Post away.
No comments:
Post a Comment