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10 Strategies to Avoid Raising a Narcissist

10 Strategies to Avoid Raising a Narcissist

Too much of the wrong attention, and too little of the right attention, can create a child that feels entitled, steps over other’s people’s feelings, needs to constantly be rescued, expects different rules than everyone else, and in spite of everything you give, still seems to be dissatisfied and unhappy. I’m describing a Narcissist, or what eventually becomes during adulthood, a Narcissistic Personality.

Are you comfortable when your kids are angry with you?

4 Benefits That May Surprise You

Are you comfortable when your kids are angry with you?

It is inevitable that your kids will become angry with you at some point, and they probably already have. Numerous times most likely.

So how comfortable are you with this experience? Some parents are fine with it, but many are quite uncomfortable and work hard to avoid it. Maybe understanding the positive side will help.

The Imperfection of Parenting

How to Adjust Your Expectations of Yourself and Survive

The Imperfection of Parenting

 

“Parenting” and “Perfectionism” are two words that should never be used in the same sentence. There is really no room for perfectionism once you become a parent. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strive to do your best, but the truth is that all close relationships involve ups and downs, emotional messiness, and give and take. An intimate relationship is a dance, and a parent-child relationship is definitely an intimate relationship.

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