Скачать или смотреть Some of the most damaging parenting habits are the ones that look the most ‘normal.’

Some of the most damaging parenting habits are the ones that look the most ‘normal.’

I’ve caught myself doing these too… It’s not about blame, it’s about awareness.

Here are 5 habits that seem harmless in the moment but can follow our kids for years:

1️⃣ Brushing off their feelings. When we say “don’t cry” or “you’re fine,” kids don’t feel tougher, they feel invisible.

2️⃣ Only celebrating the wins. If love and attention show up when they succeed, they start believing they’re unworthy when they fail.

3️⃣ Overprotecting. Solving every little challenge might keep them safe now, but it leaves them unprepared for real-life struggles later.

4️⃣ Comparisons (even subtle ones). “Look how well your sister did” may push them in the moment, but it plants seeds of insecurity that are hard to erase.

5️⃣ Living stressed in front of them. If kids only see us overwhelmed, they learn that adulthood = burnout.

💡 The truth? Kids don’t need perfect parents. They need present parents.

Tiny adjustments in how we respond can make the difference between raising kids who doubt themselves and kids who grow into confident, resilient adults.

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