32. Picking the Flowers, Not the Weeds

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hey Guys! Chris and Melissa here; we will admit we are not immune to the sharp criticism that comes with kids being messy, loud, or late. Criticizing feels terrible for all parties, but what if we could correct AND encourage them? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today we talk about the powerful concept of “And,” a way to correct your children without breaking their spirit. There will always be moments of stress in life, so finding the way to respond to our children as they learn to navigate life is crucial to us. From talking too much, to leaving messes, to being brave enough to ask a flight attendant for help, we discuss some real examples where “and” worked for us or would have been a better approach. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen in as we talk about some tips on how to respond without hurting your kids and how focusing on the positive can change not only your conversations but your mind when it comes to family. That habit your child has may be a strength that carries them to success later in life. We are committed to fostering growth, and we encourage you to start practicing the power of "and" within your own family. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more resources or to follow us on social media, check out the links below!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>More Of What’s Inside:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Responding powerfully to your children</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The power of “and” </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Real examples of how using “and” has worked for us</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Feeding the good habits within your children</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Focusing on the positive traits instead of the negative</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Actively looking for opportunities to build your family up</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Intentionality vs. Reaction</span></li> <li>