“How many times have I told you to … ? “Are you taken by surprise when your children do the same negative behaviors or have the same attitudes every day? And are you shocked when the same old responses tumble from your lips? It’s the ongoing cycle of parenthood – knowing there’s a better approach yet falling back on old patterns. But if we can identify those recurring trouble spots as they happen, we can often have a better response. We can’t always say the right things, but it’s important to avoid repeatedly saying the wrong things.
