This is my parenting top ten lazy list. These are issues, consequences and life lessons I really need to focus on over the next few months with regards to parenting.

1. I know I should be making Emma do regular chores. I know that I should be making her do regular chores because she thinks she is “entitled” to not have to do them without a reward. I probably need to do this with the other two too. Hard to figure out when to start this.

2. I know I should be working more with Emma on controlling her emotions.

3. I know I should be spending more time with Dinara working on the things that take longer for her to memorize.

4. I need to work more with Dinara on developing her focusing skills.

5. I need to work more with Noah on his negotiation skills.

6. I need to work on with Noah that the answer to conflict is simply not to withdraw from the situation.

7. I need to take more time to explain consequences when they happen and not assume my kids just understand the natural progression of consequences. If I explain it, they will understand more.

8. I need to be more consistent about them being nice to each other. Sometimes I get tired of it all and I tolerate them yelling at each other. I need to put my foot down and have them treat each other with love and understanding.

9. I need to spend more time listening to them. Really hearing what they say and modeling active listening.

yle=”font-family:arial;”>10. I need to be more consistent about basic manners. I need to decide what’s important then enforce it. I guess this one really sums up all the above in some way.

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