It can be hard to flip the switch from work mode to family mode, especially during busy and stressful moments at work. However, it is important to be intentional about staying in the moment and spending quality time with your
Being an Engaged Parent: Series Intro
Parental engagement creates an environment where children feel heard, valued, and loved, while also having room to learn, grow, and explore on their own. It fosters positive growth and development and leads to better outcomes related to academic achievement, social
Encourage and Support Your Kids
When you encourage and support your kids, you build up their self-esteem and show them that you believe in them!
Mutual Respect
Healthy relationships are built on mutual respect. Validating and valuing someone’s feelings, even if you don’t understand them, goes a long way in establishing trust and deepening connection.
Be in the Moment
Being present with your child shows them that they are loved, respected, and valued. When you stay in the moment, you can learn more about your child, showing them that you care about their interests and well-being.
Model Active Listening
By Eleanor Beeslaar Active listening is a key element in healthy relationships and an important skill for kids to learn to have healthy relationships of their own. You can teach active listening by modeling it in your own relationships and
Be Willing to Apologize
We all make mistakes and don’t always handle situations in the best way, and that’s okay. Mistakes are just a part of being human, so if you lose your cool, don’t beat yourself up about it. However, it is important
Be Prepared
An important part of regaining composure as a parent is to set yourself up for success ahead of time. By creating consistency in your kids’ lives, you can avoid potentially stressful situations. A great way to establish consistency is to
Curious & Understanding
An important part of parenting is being aware of your kids’ experiences and trying to look at things through their eyes. If you approach situations or behaviors that may normally cause frustration or anger with a curious mindset, you have
Give Them a Hug
When you’re feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with your kids and don’t know what to do, try asking if you can give them a hug. Hugging your kids during moments where you feel like you are losing composure can have a