"The more I partner with her to decide what we’ll do and how we’ll do it, the better we do together."
I absolutely LOVE this wording and the act itself. That's exactly what parenting should be, a team working together for the betterment of each individual AND the family. 🙌❤️
As always, some very helpful ideas for handling complex family situations. (I wish I’d taken a few of these self-care tips while my family was in town, but I’ll save them for next year!)
“I have learned to accept my child for who she is, rather than expecting her to be someone else.” Ah, I love this. I also parent a teen with mental health challenges and previous trauma (we adopted from foster care), and the holidays can be wild and draining. We have made progress over the last couple years, though. It’s always probably going to be a little hard in some ways. Thank you for the tips!
"The more I partner with her to decide what we’ll do and how we’ll do it, the better we do together."
I absolutely LOVE this wording and the act itself. That's exactly what parenting should be, a team working together for the betterment of each individual AND the family. 🙌❤️
Thanks Dawn! You explained that so well! :)
As always, some very helpful ideas for handling complex family situations. (I wish I’d taken a few of these self-care tips while my family was in town, but I’ll save them for next year!)
Thanks, @Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage! I’d love to hear your best tips - I’m sure you’re full of wisdom on navigating family gatherings yourself!
“I have learned to accept my child for who she is, rather than expecting her to be someone else.” Ah, I love this. I also parent a teen with mental health challenges and previous trauma (we adopted from foster care), and the holidays can be wild and draining. We have made progress over the last couple years, though. It’s always probably going to be a little hard in some ways. Thank you for the tips!
Thanks for sharing, Breeann and nice to meet you! Thanks for sharing about your daughter. I hope your holidays are more peaceful this time around. :)