Don’t be a nice parent. Be a kind one. Nice = do or say whatever you need to keep the peace and ensure your child is happy (permissive) Kind = maintain boundaries and expectations because you care about the growth of your child. You know what they need even if it disappoints them. Kind parenting can still be warm and empathetic. For example: Nice: “Fine, you can have one more episode. I don’t want you to be upset.” Kind: “I know you really want another episode. It’s hard to stop, but screen time is finished. I’ll help you through it.” Sending love, Dr. McKenzie 💛 ⚠️ This is general education only, it is not a substitute for therapy and is not a personalized plan for any one child. This is not professional advice for your specific situation. Seek out support if needed. #childpsychology #childpsychologist #gentleparenting #raisingresilientkids #nicevskind - @drmckenziepsych