Jennifer Lytle
When our kids have strong opinions,
When they cling to our legs or cry and scream at separation,
When they whine,
When they bounce about obnoxiously,
It can be difficult to be grateful for annoying, childish behaviors. Still, there can be more than one way to interpret pesky attitudes or actions. This list offers ways to consider the flip side to a few behaviors.
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Thankful Anyway
It can be laborious to withstand childish behaviors whether they are from immature adults or actual children. Parents in particular are called upon to withstand whining, clinging, begging, and sibling conflict. Family counselors are well equipped to support parents with navigating the various terrain of raising children into independence.
Joyful Journeys Counseling has a curated parent curriculum for those who are serious about supporting their children’s transition into independence. As a campus support services counselor, JJC Founder Lytle curated and tailored a solution-focused, brief framework curriculum with targeted goals. This wraparound, holistic approach to addressing, in tandem, parent and child need is an upstream innovation. Curious? Schedule a consultation for parenting support today.
