It seems contradictory, but there’s a balance to achieve when raising successful, confident children. A few years back, I mentioned to a colleague that the most common mistake I see parents make is being too lenient with their children. They don’t set clear, firm boundaries. He looked at me sideways, a bit confused. He said…
Parenting
Why Can’t I Get My Child to Listen to Me?
We think that parenting tips are supposed to work magic. But what should we really be seeing from our efforts? “What is wrong with me, why can’t I get the hang of parenting?” “I’ve told my child again and again, why isn’t he getting the message?” “I went to parenting classes and read books. Everything…
