Change your story about them

 One SIMPLE way to have a better relationship with your kids is to start thinking better about them. 


When we think better, we feel better, and act better.

How do you talk to your spouse, mom, sister, friend about your teen or 5 year old?  

Let your kids overhear you talking good about them.  Do it intentionally.  You'll be amazed that their behavior will improve.

I'm not saying we feel great about them all the time.  But, try to think better about them more often than thinking negatively.  

LOOK for when they are kind, fun, funny, make their bed, put away some dishes, help out, smile, content, talkative, etc.  Instead of your focus being on what they aren't doing or complaining etc.

How could you improve your thoughts?

What would change if you stopped complaining about them?

Validation helps sometimes, but it keeps you in a victim mentality.  

You want a great relationship with your kids work on yourself first!

Start small:
Every day at the end of the day write down ONE thing you noticed about your child.  Something kind they did or said, something funny, how you noticed how cute they were when they were sleeping etc.  What you look for you will find!

DO this for a month and you will be amazed at the results.

Take care,
Megan

Are you ready to make some changes in your life?  Are you ready to stop feeling so frustrated, annoyed and tired with your kids, spouse, sibling, in-law, neighbor?  I can help.  What relationship would benefit the most if you were to work on it?  Now is the time to do it.  If you are unsure if this is the route for you sign up for a free coaching/consult call.  Sign up HERE.  If you don't find a time that works for you reply to this email with three times that work for you and I will make it work.  

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