Moms and Dads always have moments of anxiety about their kids. But when worry characterizes your parenting style, something’s gotta change!

The worried parent constantly fears the pain that might come into a child’s life. Mom or Dad fret over a child making any kind of mistake, they’re misusing their imagination and expecting the worst.

However, a wise parent takes a different course. The wise mother sees pain in a child’s life as a catalyst for growth. She’s still there to sooth the pain, but she doesn’t remove it! The wise father understands that a kid will make mistakes. And at that moment, Dad teaches his son or daughter to work through it.

Are you a worried parent? Or a wise parent?

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