TOP 10 THINGS MY CHILDREN TAUGHT ME
(or - How to ensure a LONG and STRONG relationship with your Kids)
#10 Drop your assumptions that you know whats best for them.
#9 Facilitate, but don't meddle.
#8 Hold off on giving your opinion while you're feeling a negative response.
#7 Only use time-outs on yourself.
#6 Allow them room to fix their own situations. Of course, you can suggest what you might do for
yourself if it was you in their shoes. But don't fix it for them.
#5 Don't get too enamored with or emotionally invested in what YOU see as your childs talents and gifts.
#4 LISTEN and learn. Get to know your kids, and marvel when they show you new ways to see things.
#3 Wean yourself from any self-imposed schedule addiction.
Experience the guilt-free pleasure of living with flexibility, inspiration and openness.
#2 Respect your child's ideas, judgment and inherent wisdom.
You can only do that when you respect your own ideas, judgment and inherent wisdom.
#1 The #1 thing I learned from my kids:
In any situation, how would I respond if this was my best (adult) friend?
TOP 10 THINGS MY CHILDREN TAUGHT ME was learned, written and provided by unschooling advocate, Maria Whitworth.
Watch for her new book, scheduled for release soon: Say YES to Your Kids, written by Maria Whitworth
For updates or an advance copy, please email Maria at drpr_swbell.net and ask to be added to the Say YES mailing list.
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