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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m proud of you op!!!

I’m proud because I feel like I’m
navigating parenting teens WAY better than I navigated parenting babies/toddlers. I keep my cool during their arguments, and I’m always open to hugs and/or connection when they are in a better mood.

We give them a lot of independence, but the things that are important to our family we are good at having consistent boundaries.

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Thanks so much for sharing this - I needed to read this. I am struggling mightily with the toddler phase.

OP, you are amazing! In all seriousness, what advice would you give someone with embarrassingly less on her plate who feels overwhelmed?

My win is much smaller, but after struggling with on and off back issues since high school, I am SO PROUD of myself that after 6 years of working hard on my core strength and overall fitness, I was able to go out four times to shovel snow/ice w DH on Sunday and Monday. I was shocked by how strong I felt and how much I was able to do, and I feel a surge of pride every time I look at our wonderfully clear driveway.[/quote]

I’m the pp who feels better as a teen parent than a toddler parent. My advice to you is to what I think worked for us—don’t take the easy road. Don’t hand your kid a phone to make the meal easier for you. Don’t give up the fight when you tell your kid to pick up their toys and they push back. Be consistent and confident in the choices you make. Give your kids age appropriate chores—be okay with the product not being perfect at first (ie don’t rush in to do it yourself) because they will learn how to do it well on their own time. Give firm boundaries and LOTS of love and hugs and be silly and don’t be afraid to have uncomfortable conversations. Putting the time and effort in while they are small will pay off in a big way as they get older. There will be roadblocks along the way, especially if there are neurodiversities to deal with, but don’t lower expectations, just change them. [/quote]

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