By: Nancy
Can I say that I agree with all the goals you posted here? And, yet, I might be that mom, “hovering” over her son. My2 1/2 year old son, from the day he was born, so strongly wanted and needed me by...
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And this is why I *so* believe in context!! I cannot possibly diagnose another parent’s decisions from the outside without knowing what is driving their choices. Where I see hovering, there is actually...
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By: Katie O.
Nancy, my 3-year old son sounds very similar to yours and I too struggle with the balance of encouraging his independence and being available to his needs (how he perceives them). It’s a daily...
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Thank you, Katie, for your story! Context is everything…and I can tell from my wildly different children that each one needs a very specific set of responses from a parent in order to grow into their...
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Oh my gosh, this article had me from beginning to end but your comment actually brought me to tears. My son is the same way and I get so worried that I am smothering him or that he is nervous or scared...
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Oh, Heather, I think you *have* to listen to your instincts (and your son’s!). My husband and I have been very clear with our children – you have the right to say no. If someone (a friend of Mom and...
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Your post was great reading. It brought two things to my mind; teaching in pre-k and describing to others my observations about the children who are the “watchers” and the “workers”. Recognizing that...
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I *so* resonate with this! I find it very easy to judge others by the standards of my driver instead of taking the time to look at the situation from their perspective. Thanks for your thoughts!! Emily
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