Opportunities to teach children

As everyone knows, with parenting comes challenges. Though there are always
opportunities to teach children to repeat appropriate behaviors by acknowledging those behaviors, it is also a time to teach when children are behaving in not such
great ways. (To put it mildly).

If parents can just recognize each challenging moment as an opportunity to
teach , they are immediately in a healthier frame of mind. The benefits to this type of attitude or way of thinking are immeasurable. If parents view every aggravation as an opportunity then
they will reduce their stress level, be more calm, logical, and a much better role model.

Find the humor in situations when you can, but regardless, take a deep breath and think... OK what are we needing to learn this time?

And take it from there. At least parents will be starting out knowing that this is a time to learn and grow...one more teacing job well done !