| One of the many things I love about reading the parenting advice columns by Meghan Leahy is how applicable her advice is to all of us – even if the question a reader asked isn't our exact situation. Take this week, for instance. A mother is worried that her two young children come home from their stay with Dad and tantrum. Like really, really tantrum. Dad is, apparently, a yeller. Meghan's advice applies to this parent who wrote in, but some gems that I took from it, despite not ever having dealt with shared custody or a yelly partner: * "If a parent is gentle, attuned, loving and warm, then a child learns that parental love is safe and can rest easy in that love." * "...yelling doesn't do anything to reduce the stress and trauma, but only makes things worse for the children." And finally, something we all need to remind ourselves, even on our hardest days: "Your children are lucky to have you. Keep going." With that sentiment, here's to you, doing the hard work of parenting. I hope you find all the joys and love tucked between those tough moments this weekend. Don't forget to ask your questions of Meghan now – she will be online to chat with us and answer those questions Wednesday. Have a good weekend, all. |
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