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Ever wonder what things you should AVOID when parenting your kids? If we want to raise exceptional kids who thrive as adults, we have to draw a line and decide what we WILL and WON’T do, as parents. 

In this episode, I outline 7 Pitfalls to Avoid in your role as “parent”. 

1.  Undermining your spouse’s discipline 
2. Over Scheduling 
3. Financial Shielding 
4. Using Screens as a Substitute Parent 
5. Being Authoritarian 
6. Standing for Nothing 
7. Calendar Chaos.

Take a listen for a deeper dive into each of the 7 pitfalls and challenge yourself if you are doing one (or many) of the 7 behaviors listed and take action to change just 1 thing, for the next 30 days. 

If you like this message, you’ll also enjoy Episode #13 with Dr. Leonard Sax, titled “What Factor Predicts Health and Happiness in a Child or Teen”.  Dr Sax is a world renowned speaker, family physician and psychologist and shares the research behind several of these pitfalls and the consequences they have on children. 

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