It’s 11 PM as I write this. My kids are finally tucked in for the night, and I’ve just discovered that goldfish crackers are now permanently embedded into my couch cushions. I also just realized that earlier today, I gave in to my 4-year-old’s meltdown about wearing pants. Yes, pants — the most basic piece of clothing any human can wear.
Here’s the thing about being a millennial parent: we’re determined to do things differently than our parents did. We read all the latest parenting books, follow every “expert” on Instagram, and make sure we’re conscious of breaking those old generational patterns.But every now and then, we go too far in the opposite direction and unintentionally create new challenges.
I know I’m not alone in this. We’ve all had that moment when you stare at your little one, rolling their eyes at you, and wonder, “When did they become so rude?” The answer? Well, it might be tougher to hear than we want to admit.Respect in Relationships: The Forgotten FoundationLet me tell you about the moment that opened my eyes.
Last Tuesday, my 6-year-old declared that he didn’t need to listen to me because “you’re not the boss of me.” He said this while standing on my coffee table — in muddy shoes, no less. That’s when it hit me. Somewhere, in my effort to be the “fun” mom, I had forgotten to simply be the mom.To read more, tap heres
