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The Tenacious Mama: Confessions of An Adoptive Mother
I’m currently on the roller-coaster ride of single parenting an adopted teenage son. Join me each week as I share my lived experience by starting with a confession, in the hopes of normalizing the complex issues that often come with parenting an adopted child.
The Tenacious Mama: Confessions of An Adoptive Mother
Let's talk about chores, baby!
Confession: I secretly judge parents and caregivers who do not expect their child or teen to help out around the house with regular chores. I don’t know how many of them are out there, but I certainly know a few personally. I don’t typically judge others, however, I’m gonna get on my soapbox about this one.
Also included in this episode:
*my shift in perspective from the dreaded teen years to parenting a teen is fun!
*Lane's spot on application of a classic quote from the movie Elf
*Lane's household chores over the years
*allowance for chores?
*how I have motivated him through the years to help out around the house
*why chores are a good thing for kids and teens and why I'm secretly judging those who have no expectation for their children
*two things I said (and sang) to put a stop to whining, complaining, and begging when he was younger
SHOWNOTES:
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J Siegel
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Thanks for listening, Beloveds. Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will? Keep advocating for your child. And, most importantly, stay tenacious!
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