1. When your child is struggling with something, tell them about a time that you struggled. This humanizes you and makes you approachable.
2.Take the time to explain the “why” even when it seems perfectly clear to you. Kids learn best when they understand why they are expected to do a chore, homework, service... or why they are being punished.
3. When you…
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