What does YOUR child need to be happy? It truly differs from child to child, and often times we lose focus on what will truly result in a happy life for our little one! There are always little things we can do as parents to ensure that our child has the best chance at happiness, and although it may sound cliche, they are little things that add up! Things like less screen time, encouragement, positive relationships and you being happy as a parent can make a huge difference in the trajectory of your child's life. Want more? Check out the episode and get all of the details on how to make sure your child is the happiest he or she can be!

 

• Your happiness is vital to your child's happiness
• Kids need you to be honest with them in an age appropriate way
• Teaching them how to take criticism in a positive way is really important
• Praise your child's effort, not their ability
• Less screen time

 

"It's easy to lose focus on what we really want for our kids, which is to be happy"

"If you're not happy, the chances of your child being happy are very slim"

"Learning how to take criticism and use it for good is a skill"

"Kids don't have the ability to separate a good lie from a bad lie"

 

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