Are You Over-Parenting Your Child?
Adults who over-parent do it with good intent. They try to provide lots of structure, which has value for youngsters. They also pressure children to think, act and feel a certain way, which is also needed at times. However, when these strategies become excessive or extreme, these same adults start to over-parent their children. Contrary to popular belief, over-parenting has predictable and negative consequences.
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Over-parenting: 8 Signs You’re Doing It
We all want to be great parents and help our kids thrive. However, it’s not uncommon for today’s busy parents to be very involved with their children. Have you ever worried about over parenting your kids? Have you ever wondered if you are pampering them too much? Here are 8 sure-fire signs you may be over parenting your beloved children.
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How to Survive the Family Road Trip
My favorite time of year is summer because it’s vacation time! Life doesn’t get much better when you can relax in the front seat of the car, kick your feet up on the dash board, and enjoy a family road trip with your kids. That is, until the whining starts. It's tempting to reach for your smartphone or those noise canceling headphones. But do something different and try one of these fun solutions so you can survive the family road trip. Doing so will help calm the chaos, keep your sanity, and restore your family harmony:
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