Parenting and family stuff
good stuff from around the internet on raising good kids, building a family, etc.
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Parenting and family stuff
Many of us have motivated our children with fear, guilt and shame. “I would’ve thought better of you,” or “if you want something to be scared of I’ll give you something to be scared of.” And you know, as a parent you pause and you say, does it work? Well yeah, sure, especially depending on your kids’ personality and temperament, it’s going to work... See more
Shane Parrish • Jim Dethmer: Leading Above the Line [The Knowledge Project Ep. #60]
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My dads an incredibly smart man.
•Great leader
•Can fix anything
•Socially strong & networks well
•Read a book a week for 30 years
He NEVER moved up in his company.
I asked him WHY & the answer he gave me brought me to... See more
If you are lucky you have 18 summers with your kids at home.
“Bad behavior is when feelings are greater than skills”
Instead of punishing behaviors, level up skills
Dr. Becky
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The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed
Jessica Lahey • 5 highlights
amazon.com
Dont force your kid to blindly adhere to your rules, if they learn to blindly follow you they will not be able to make rational decisions for themselves. I always said "my rules are law, unless you can tell me reasonably why you have a better idea" this gets kids thinking about their situation, and not just acting out against you. Shows them that
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