The One Parenting Phrase You Need to Know

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The one phrase you need to say on repeat if you want to stop comparison in it’s nasty tracks  ⁣

Friends,  parenting do’s and don’ts are really hard to navigate… for everyone.⁣

⁣Did your best friend breast feed until her child was three and you want to bottle feed?

Are you feeling like it’s okay to co-sleep, and your sister strictly napped her little one in the crib at all times? 

⁣You want to send your toddler to school at two years old and your next door neighbor keeps telling you how she homeschooled all four kids through high school? ⁣

Different families  have different rules. ⁣

The neighbor-children might not be allowed screens during the week while your family has shows every morning. Different families-different rules!⁣⁣

Your family might adhere to a no-sugar diet and your best friend’s family enjoys dessert every night. Different families, different rules. ⁣

Remember these phrases when your kids disagree with your rules and choices: 

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You can empathize without opening up the discussion of changing your mind.

You can feel comfortable around comparison. 

Different doesn't mean better or worse. It just means different. ⁣

You are the captain of your own ship. You know what is best for your family. Believe in yourself.