@Anna Tamurova Oh I love that you're thinking about this NOW — that's the smartest move you can make. Your job as a mom has two parts: stay connected to your kids, and build the habits and values they'll need when they're on their own. Connection is everything. When kids feel close to you, they don't need you to pull rank — they actually want to make you proud. Think of your relationship like a bank account. Every real conversation, every calm moment — that's a deposit. Authority is a withdrawal. You can use it, but save it for the big stuff. Safety. Life. That's it. For everyday things — routines, values, habits — do it with them, not at them. Help them understand the why. And honestly? Build those habits right now while they're 4 and 7. Trying to do it at 16 is SO much harder. You're already ahead just by asking this. 💛