EP 43 - So Long 2020 - The Parenting Lessons I have Learned
The date has changed - but in many respects, we are still stuck with the same rubbish from 2020. What can we look forward to? How can we plan for a brighter future? 2020 has taught me many things - both as a parent and an individual. I am NOT running into 2021 with the “Up and At ‘em” approach. I am taking it slowly and seeing how this year is going to unravel. I share my top 15 lessons that I have learned from 2020. 1. Be PRESENT 2. Don’t PLAN too far ahead 3. Embrace CHANGE 4. It’s OK to make MISTAKES 5. Be the LEADER your child needs 6. You are not your child’s SLAVE 7. Control your TEMPER 8. Stop NAGGING 9. Follow through with CONSEQUENCES 10. Stop WORRYING too much about their behaviour 11. Avoid PERFECTION 12. be STEADFAST in your approach to life 13. Practice SELF-CARE 14. TRUST that it will all be OK 15. Be FLEXIBLE ~~~~~ Yesterday is history Tomorrow is a mystery Today is a gift - and this is why we call it the PRESENT. * Breathing Through BIG Emotions : For a limited time you can save £100 on my Online Course : Breathe Through Your Big Emotions 📍 www.caigraham.com/breathe This course offers you tools to combat : * Overwhelm * Stress * Anxieties * Tension If you are looking for support at a deeper level for your child, then please book a call with me. Invariably they might only need a couple of sessions. But if we can give our kids the tools to improve their emotional wellbeing NOW - then you’re more likely to alleviate the longer-term damage to their mental health. 📍 www.caigraham.com/teencall ~~~~~ * Three Questions to Ask Your Uncommunicative Child : All too often parents say to me : “My child won’t speak to me” or “I know something’s not quite right - but they won’t tell me what’s wrong.” Well, I have a resource for you. Download this FREE Resource : 📍www.caigraham.com/threequestions It will help you reconnect with your child quickly and easily; and in a way that will not drive them to their bedroom to avoid you! Details of all further podcasts can be found on my website : 📍www.caigraham.com/podcast Please also have a look at my YouTube channel for additional support. 📍 www.caigraham.com/youtube * If you need to get in touch - Please email me at toolbox@caigraham.com Music Credits : MBB : https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial/happy