Daily Archives: October 28, 2014

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Do you listen to your children, or to yourself?

“Hey mom, Jeremy is upset.”   “Okay Sarah, I’ll be right there.”   The real story here is what mom is saying to herself in her mind. “Here we go again.  Sarah is always making Jeremy upset. I can’t finish anything without somebody having an issue. I’ll get to it in a moment.”   “Dad, I’m really sorry I messed up and forgot to cut the grass. I’ll get to it right after lunch. Sorry dad.”   “Aaron, when is this pattern going to change? You need to start being responsible. Don’t make promises you can’t keep!”   What dad is thinking is his mind: “I can’t believe this kid. Always an excuse. At least I didn’t yell at him. […]