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So you want your kid to acknowledge and appreciate all you do... buttttt also don’t want to “nag” - What’s a parent to do?! Check out this reel to hear Dr. Becky’s answer. And join Dr. Becky and Hilary Duff for an IG Live Wednesday, November 8th at 1pm ET to talk about all things parenting and Hilary’s new book!
I have two, son 7yrs, daughter 11yrs, and they do actually say this without being asked. Each time we go out and we take them to eat anything, or do anything specifically for them (like going to kids bday party), even something like when I take them with me grocery shopping and I buy the fruits they like, I could on and on. They express "i love you's" when they happen to walk past us, they hug us. Honestly they make me so proud how expressive they are. I can confidently say that l attribute this wholly to how my husband and I are with each other together and in their presence. It's just genuine human loving interaction. And when it's not all rainbows we acknowledge our mistakes or what we could have done differently and better out loud. Trust me we're not perfect but this absolutely works. I call this the Monkey see, monkey do method lol
6 months ago
My 12 year old daughter (tween attitude to the fullest) did this over Easter. She’s had like a come to moment, as she doesn’t believe in the Easter bunny anymore she came with me to buy stuff for 5 kids Easter baskets ( & pick out her own stuff lol). The night before Easter she wanted to help me put all the baskets together and we did. Then she looked at me and said “so all these years you’ve been doing this for me and everyone for every holiday? WOW this is a lot of work and this is really expensive.” And that’s all I ever needed I’m good forever now.
6 months ago
My daughter does this daily. She is the most grateful human on earth. Call me. 😂
6 months ago
My 10 year old always says “ thank you for everything you do for us” ❤️
5 months ago
Yeeeeees love it!!! I’m gunna start validating my accomplishments for my kids. I love this
5 months ago
My eldest son (only) thanks me often and honestly sees all I do! Anyone else have a child that sees like this even though you have never told them this yourself? ❤️
5 months ago
Amen
5 months ago
Hello quel qu un connais la marque de la chemise ?? C’est zara ??
5 months ago
My child thanks me and is grateful for everything. Even the tiniest gesture or act of service. But that is because I taught him that from age 1… He is gracious on his own and understands the importance of feeling appreciated & not being owed anything. I feel this is taught differently in some cultures that are not usually centered. @drbeckyatgoodinside Raising a young man that is respectful & doesn’t feel entitled and think things just show up.
5 months ago
🙌 @hilaryduff I LOVE this! Haha Totally normalized all the other parents out there who feel the same way
3 months ago