My moms biggest motto was “happy or sad” meaning you had to do it but you got to decide wether you did it happily or were miserable, but either way it was getting done. We’re all grown now and I still think about it all the time.
2025-12-23 14:14:34
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Melissa 🌕🌿💫 :
I use the PreK classroom version of this; "we're all in this classroom together so we help each other." "We can do hard things! We are smart and kind and capable." "I will help you after you try to do it yourself first." "You're allowed to have big feelings about it, but we still have to (move on to the next activity, finish this task first, etc)." My classroom runs like a little community now and they all feel self-empowered and generally work together 🥰🥰🥰
2025-12-23 00:16:08
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Maria :
When my kid says he can’t I go “so we need to practice more, got you” and he goes “NO MOM NO PLS” bc we practice skills here until we’re capable :)
2025-12-24 09:28:33
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Mickayla Guanci :
“We take care of each other in this family” is a staple in my house. We need to pick up our toys so nobody trips on them bc we take care of each other in this family… I know you want to be loud but mommy has a headache and in this family we take care of each other etc. if they start whining I can usually fend it off with an enthusiastic “TEAMWORK!!” And a high five haha 😅
2025-12-23 03:37:00
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Tris :
When my kids say “I CAN’T!” I ask “why?” Usually their answer is something like “because the mess is too big!” I say “I see. It is big. What is your plan? Is there anything you need from me?” Note: this never includes me doing it with them or for them if they know how
2025-12-24 06:47:50
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everyday.with.samantha :
I NEEDED this. I constantly “protect” my kids from normal inconveniences and it leaves me feeling drained.
2025-12-24 03:51:26
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DopamineIsDope :
we taught my very spoiled toddler to say help and then when she got it, started asking for help for ourselves with chores... we went from toys all over the playroom and tantrums for every other thing... to actually communicating and it gave us a word boom even! no we sing "the helping song" to the tune of Barney's "I love you" song and we have learned that much of her frustration and tantrums were from not having the right word available to her to ask for something she wanted or needed. so just saying "Help" has really... well Helped! 😁
2025-12-24 06:04:05
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Camille Victoria :
“You don’t have to like it, but you do need to be part of it” is my favorite lol
2025-12-24 00:24:25
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Alicia :
My son started saying that his arms hurt when he’s asked to clean up. 🫠
2025-12-23 14:37:15
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Bruno Vetter :
We talk about “Hunt, Gather, Parent” so frequently we say “HGP”. Not sure if you’ve done any of the household monsters but we would never get teeth brushed without the tooth goblin we invented lol
2025-12-23 23:20:20
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Sapphire :
Children are the most vulnerable and in order to help them, their families need to be strong. This is the best mindset! Community is so important and the discipline you’re teaching them too. I personally still think this is child centered but not child driven 10/10
2025-12-23 15:43:22
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Sydney Kennedy :
More people need to be raising their kids like this
2025-12-23 03:31:21
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skinmack 🇨🇦 :
This is exactly how I parent. I tell my kids all the time, we all have to do things we don’t want to do
2025-12-23 04:32:09
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Jordon Cloud :
I think sometimes “I can’t do it” means I don’t know where to start with cleaning. I like to refocus and give my 3 yo some direction on what needs to happen.
2025-12-24 01:22:09
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zhulik.99 :
My older kids are 8 and 11 now and whenever they ask me for anything I start dragging my feet and complaining like they do. They realized how ridiculous they looked pretty quickly.
2025-12-23 16:48:57
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Deely :
Often "I cant" is their way of asking for guidance. small, doable steps are the only modification I would add. you see the task through adult eyes.
2025-12-23 20:44:34
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It is time :
I like the “it might be hard, but we/you can do hard things”
2026-01-29 09:44:21
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MSW :
I didn't ask for the 1st 3 either, but I appreciate all 4 tips.
2026-03-21 16:23:27
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Chelsea Rowe :
Silent follower but I love your content. It’s validating and encouraging
2026-01-12 20:28:06
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itsletterhouse :
When my 9 year old tells me he can’t or doesn’t know how I say “yet.” And I find out if they’re missing information or motivation. If it’s cleaning related I always say “complete the mission!” As in…(1/2)
2026-01-20 22:37:24
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yolo.swagginz :
Isn't this just the basics for raising children? I'm not at all trying to put anything down but to me this seems just like common sense parenting and how we should be raising our children, no?
2025-12-23 18:11:40
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AmandaHalcomb :
This feels like the pep talk I needed from a big sister. Love your videos!
2025-12-24 15:51:27
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UrbanChic :
“Teamwork makes the dream work” is our family motto. Also - never take a vacation with your kids to a place you - the adult paying for it - doesn’t want to go. We are batting 1000 on vacations because we live and breathe this.
2026-01-20 03:03:54
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