How to handle my frustration when the kids (7, 4.5) aren’t listening/doing what I ask. We often start with a calm, reasonable tone, but devolves tonyellong occasionally when that seems to be the only thing that gets their attention.
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There should no no frustration: it is normal, so never take it personally, and the emotional impact of them attempting to assert their independence will be measurably less.
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Deciding to kill it at work or deprioritize career and focus on the kids.
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Small child (5) and toddler (2). One word: Dinner. Either not eating what's put in front of them or just being silly and not eating. They eat better when distracted by something. Sitting down at the table, together, is always a challenge.
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Building relationships with teenaged boys. While most people would call me a good dad, I didn't work enough on my relations with them when they were younger.
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