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Do you have any goals for October? Sending all the positive vibes for the month ahead your way! 🧡

How to be a Positive Parent:

1. Validate, empathize, sympathize
2. Enforce consequences that make sense for the action
3. Keep your own feelings & judgements in check
4. Explain. Let kids learn from their mistakes
5. Talk to your child like an individual. Use age appropriate language
6. Be consistent & keep your word whenever possible
7. Let kids have a right to their feelings. There are no 'bad' emotions.
8. Provide clear expectations that your children can understand
9. Give warnings whenever possible

"Know what sparks the light in you. Then use that light to illuminate the world."
-Oprah Winfrey

9 Steps to more EFFECTIVE parenting: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

1. Boost your child's self-esteem whenever possible
2. Find opportunities throughout the day for praise
3. Set limits & be consistent with your discipline
4. Make time to bond with your kids
5. Be a good role model & lead by example
6. Prioritize communication skills
7. Be flexible & willing to adjust your parenting style
8. Show that your love is unconditional
9. Know your needs & limitations as a parent

The 4 Agreements:

1. Be Impeccable with your word
2. Don't take anything personally
3. Don't make assumptions
4. Always do your best

"Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to these errors that counts."
-Nikki Giovanni

Mistakes in life are inevitable. How you choose to deal with these accidents is much more important and defining, than the mistake itself. Many people like using accidents as a learning experience. Do you agree?

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What are you most proud of?

Having things we are proud of can give a sense of meaning. Many people are quick to identify their flaws and mistakes, however there are many reasons to be proud of yourself. Big or small, feeling proud is a great feeling and validates our efforts, making all the hard work worth it.

What makes you feel loved?

Many experts say there are five universal love languages:
- Words of affirmation
- Quality time
- Physical touch
- Acts of service
- Receiving gifts

which one meets your needs? There are many quizzes to take online to find out!

We've all heard the saying: "When one door closes, another one opens". More often than not, its true!

Sometimes it can be difficult to see the bigger picture and look past initial feelings or reactions for fear of the unknown. Trust the process, bigger and better things are coming!