When I think of what it means for me to be a better parent, a couple of things come to mind. First, (and this may be age-dependent…our girls are ages 6 and 9) our children want our time and attention. This can often be difficult for parents in a world where there are so many demands competing for our attention. But, it is also vitally important. There will be a time when your child really needs your help and advice. If the relationship isn’t built early on with dedicated time and attention, it may be difficult for them to trust you in those moments of need. Second, we can all do better with our children at teaching versus scolding, with letting our children learn through their mistakes versus robbing them of the opportunity to grow. Scolding and reprimanding our children is the easy button (especially if that’s how we were raised), but it takes a lot more effort to teach…
Being a Better Spouse