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Tag Archives: Parenting
Too Much Attachment:
“Honey, you’re so smart and talented!”
Parents who praise their children too much, give constant advice, ask a lot of questions, or joke around all the time are not doing their children any favors. While parents who become fused with their children usually have the best … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged children, fused, living your child's life, Parenting, self-esteem, teenagers, too attached
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“I never want to parent the way my parents did.”
Even with the best of intentions, when you parent in reaction to your own parents, you often go too far to the opposite extreme. People with negligent parents often want to make sure their children know they love them or … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged my parents didn't care, my parents weren't there, parent, Parenting, parenting styles, permissive parenting, strict
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Parenting too Strictly:
“Because I said so!”
Parents who use dominance and threats without explanation to get their children to do what they want will probably succeed. Fear works – but only in the short-term. However, there are several long-term negative results that often occur: 1. The … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged authoritarian parenting, domineering, Parenting, strict parenting
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Narcissism Part 3 (of 5): “You are the smartest kid ever!” Avoid raising narcissistic children.
Children who grow up to be narcissistic adults seek praise as addicts seek their drug of choice—in increasing quantities from anyone who will give it to them. Neglect, abuse, harsh criticism, and erratic or exaggerated praise can lead children to … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Personality Traits
Tagged children, criticism, empathy, narcissism, narcissistic, Parenting, raising kids without narcissism
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“I’ve told you kids a thousand times to say “Thank you, #!*%*!!”
Kids need to be reminded thousands of times to say “Please” and “Thank you.” The fact that they don’t remember does not mean that they are obtuse or rude. It’s simply a steep learning curve to say these extra words … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Parenting
Tagged children, kids, manners, Parenting, please, polite, thank
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“My son’s the best: he got straight A’s again and is the basketball team captain!”
It’s fine to express your pride in your kids with your family and close friends. But telling other people about their many successes can be annoying, uninteresting, or cause others to doubt their own parenting skills. We’re all happy when … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Relationship Skills
Tagged achievement, boast, brag, children, Parenting, success
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