5Being a “Pleasant Parent” 1. Take a time out Picture This!
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2. Affection
Giving and receiving hugs and kisses can work wonders on your mood. Squeeze those kids tight, give your spouse a loving kiss and feel those endorphins rise. As a plus, those hugs and kisses may even soothe and relax your children (if you’re lucky).
3. Offer praise
Kids get a lot of attention for bad behavior, so pointing out good behavior can go a long way for both of you. If you see your son working on his homework, you could say “Great job! You’re doing your homework and I didn’t
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Ways to Stay Positive When your Kids are Driving You Crazy!
Remember when you came home from work, microwaved a frozen meal for dinner, poured yourself a glass of wine, and spent the rest of the night on the couch watching TV? Like most parents, those days are long gone. Now after a long day at work, you’re bombarded with attention-starved kids, a spouse who wants dinner and a house that’s a mess! How can you keep cool and stay positive in the midst of chaos?
Instead of jumping into “mom mode” as soon as you walk in the door, take a few minutes for yourself. Lock yourself in the bathroom. Take some deep breaths, wash your face and maybe even light a candle. Push your mental “reset button” so you can focus on your family, not the report that’s due tomorrow.
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