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21. The #1 Way to Start Enjoying Time With Your Kid Again


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Are you worried that you’re destined to feel annoyed with your child for at least five more years?

Do you start the day happy, only to find yourself spiraling into anger or frustration before lunchtime?

Have you caught yourself thinking, “Can’t he just be happy and enjoy all the effort I’m putting in? I’m trying so hard.”

Friend, I’ve been there. Big time. And after a lot of trial and error, wasted time, and countless mistakes (lessons), I discovered that one simple shift changed everything.

In this episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick, I’m sharing how to get kids to listen with less yelling and more connection, using positive parenting strategies that actually work. You’ll learn a shortcut to more joy at home and see how calm confident parenting is possible—even on the hardest days.

Plus, as promised, here’s the chart of age-appropriate chores for kids

https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/chores-for-children

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Schedule a FREE 20 min clarity call with Sustainable Parenting, so we can answer any questions you may have. Together, we'll make a plan for your best next steps to have more calm & confidence in parenting - while having kids that listen!:)

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Download the FREE pdf. on getting kids to listen, for strategies that take you out of the "gentle mom - monster mom" cycle, with effective positive parenting strategies.

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