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9 contributions to The Proactive Parent Community
"Why do I have to keep reminding them?"
Yesterday, I told you about a pattern I've noticed across many families. I call it The Reminder Loop. It's a cycle that usually looks something like this: You ask your child to do something, and eventually it gets done. But the task never truly transfers from your head to their habits. So the next morning, afternoon, or bedtime...you gotta remind them all over again. And after a while, you start wondering: "I know they know what to do, so why do I have to keep reminding them?" Here's what I've noticed... The Reminder Loop usually boils down to one of four patterns: 1-Sometimes kids don't have a clear picture of what "done" looks like. 2-Sometimes there's no system that tells them when to start. 3-Sometimes parents take over the task because it feels faster and easier 4-And sometimes, kids wait to see if parents really meant what they said...before taking you seriously the first time. These patterns can look similar on the surface, but each one needs a different response. So I created a tool to help parents spot these patterns before they get worse as your child grows up. The tool is called The Responsibility Readiness Check. It's a 9 question assessment that takes about 3 minutes. It'll give you immediate results, and it's free. Tap here to take šŸ‘‡ The Responsibility Readiness Check https://skoo.ly/reminder-loop Your results will include one simple next step to help your kid be more responsible with less reminders from you.
"Why do I have to keep reminding them?"
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same reason I need reminders for things too šŸ˜‚ we all use alarms around here
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@Devin Trent
Sunday Reset or Daily Reset
Do you plan for the next day throughout the week? Or are you like me and plan for the week ahead on weekends? Of course nobodies perfect. Maybe you miss some days...the same way I miss some weekends. But what do you prefer in a perfect world? Sunday resets or Daily resets?
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I try to recap for the next day as much as I can but the Sunday reset is where the real work lies šŸŒ±šŸ¦„šŸ‘½šŸŒˆšŸ’
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@Devin Trent no strict routine but I keep a few reliable options available depending on my energy level. Bout to get a nice walk in the sunshine with some music. Less energy and I wouldn’t be able to enjoy it with this heat ā˜€ļøšŸ˜‚
You ever been too tired to keep your word as parent?
I've listened to many parents over the years and noticed something you might relate to. Sometimes, after a long day of work, many parents just don't feel like it. And that's what they say... "I just don't feel like it." Have you ever said that? This could be not doing something fun like play outside with their kid. Or this could also look like not enforcing a boundary. What example do you think that sets for a child? What are the long-term & short-term consequences for not doing what you said you would do?
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You ever been too tired to keep your word as parent?
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I take it case by case but there is an open dialogue with my kids especially when I noticed my energy and/or drive getting low. One thing I always try to remember is that they are always watching whether I like it or not. Might as well use that to show them I’m not perfect but I never stop trying to do the right thing. šŸ’– As far as letting them down, it’s a last resort. I won’t even promise a hug unless I know I can give it because of how many times I got let down as a kid.
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@Devin Trent it breaks my heart constantly having to say no to all my sons new wants since he loves watching other kids play with toys on YouTube (like the engineering family is a good one) But it’s just another one of those things we have to breathe through and remind them why it’s just not possible. (Unless it’s a maybe, I will explain a maybe and then hug through hard feelings if it’s not possible after all)
Jul 2 • 
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Something from your childhood you wish your kid could experience
Growing up in the 90's we played outside in the Summer heat. -Opened the fire hydrant -Played freeze tag -Had water balloon fights Many kids today will never have those fun, physical experiences. The real world has always had dangers...but today it's on a different level. What's something you wish your kid could experience...but doubt that they ever will?
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@Devin Trent i think it's good to experience various styles of living. especially kids with all their curiosity
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@Devin Trent Oh nice I will have to check that out. and take your time. I know editing can be a whole mountain of a task that takes a lot to push forward on especially when you have so much else going on and now lives. šŸ’™šŸŒ±
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