S/o one line tips... for parents of preschoolers

[Anonymous]

Make yourself their safe space. If they lose control or you lose control, then sit your butt on the floor, apologize or empathize, and offer a snuggle. Nobody's perfect, but model good deescalation and reconciliation.

And don't baby them. Let them do stuff themselves even if it takes longer and they make a mess in the process. Praise effort, not outcome. Teach them good manners and how to share, FFS.

[Anonymous]

(With obvious health exceptions, etc), the things you think are problems now are minor compared to what is coming so keep perspective. -Parent of teenagers

[Anonymous]

This too shall pass. Or, it's all a phase.

[Anonymous]

Start practicing some meditation/mindfulness with them now - gets them able to regulate their emotions at an earlier age.

[Anonymous]

It's not easy being 3.

[Anonymous]

Never tolerate whining or demanding; "Find a way to ask me nicely" or "I can think about that if you ask me nicely."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Always keep your word. The easiest way to do that is to never say "no." Just say "later."

For example:
"Can I have a cookie?"
"Later."

That way, if you give in 5 minutes later, it's still technically later, and you still kept your word. If you say "no," then you can never give in.

Never say “no?” This is a part of what’s wrong with so many kids in our area. So many great, polite kids, but also so many who’ve been spoiled rotten.

[Anonymous]

They might seem big and mature, but they still have little kid feelings.

[Anonymous]

Find ways they can help.

It keeps them occupied and gives them a sense of pride. Makes your life easier!

Examples:
Spinning salad dry
Collecting laundry
Putting folded laundry away
Matching socks
Clearing the table
Setting the table
Feeding pets
Emptying grocery bags after shopping

[Anonymous]

These are the years where some of the funniest memories emerge. Write them down!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They might seem big and mature, but they still have little kid feelings.

Especially if they have younger siblings. My 4 yo seemed like a giant when his brother was born,

[Anonymous]

Read this thread—great advice

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/844141.page