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“You have to remember, as a parent, you’re setting patterns that are going to last a lifetime. All you have to do is be loving. You don’t have to provide a smorgasbord of activities every day.”

Parenting advice that never fails: RELAX (stop worrying; your child will be just fine)

Avoid micromanaging your child; children don’t need a packed schedule of activities

“I don’t believe in limiting a child’s screen time; I believe kids should learn to manage their phones themselves” Esther’s advice: Sit down with your child and let them come up with their own screen time policy (this way, they’re more likely to stick to it)

It’s better for a child to be a big fish in a small pond (as opposed to a small fish in a big pond). “Is it better for your child to be in a fancy Ivy League school where they’re at the bottom of the heap (they’re a little fish), or is it better for them to attend a school that’s not as well-known but where they’re the big fish. The research shows ... See more

It’s essential to “parent on a conscious level” How so? – By following the ‘TRICK’ acronym: Trust: Are you trusting your child? For instance, trust them to make a healthy breakfast themselvesRespect: Are you respecting your child’s ideas?Independence: Are you giving your child independence?Collaboration: Are you collaborating with your child and ac... See more

Subconsciously, parents tend to parent the way they were parented