Sometimes, finding out the real reason kids can’t sleep is tough. They can’t often tell you, but even if they could, some things can’t be articulated. Kids can be challenging and sometimes it is hard for parents to stop and think: I wonder what is really going on. If parents don’t discipline for inappropriate behaviour even when they think there are other things going on, the situation will only get worse.
Kids thrive on parents being parent proud by providing boundaries and safeguards. If we are not sure what is wrong and we also relax the rules, kids will become more confused.
Asking kids if everything is okay is important and let them know you love them unconditionally and that just because their behaviour ‘stinks’ at times, your love for them never will. It’s okay to be honest, but just not hurtful, however, if at times you are, just say sorry because this is what we want from our kids when they are hurtful.
So many people have said it and will continue to say it: that parenting is the most rewarding and difficult job in the world. Ironically, while we think we are learning about raising a beautiful child, the learning we do about ourselves, along the way, is unimaginable!
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