3. You jump to cater to your kids’ every question and whim.
Kids ask a ton of questions and demand what seems like endless attention. If you have the patience to answer, “Mom where do grasshoppers go to the bathroom?” or “Watch me jump my monster truck (for the 210th time) today,” well done, you’re a natural nurturer.
Where it gets tricky though is when your kids don’t understand that ‘adult time’ matters, too. It’s not OK for them to continually interrupt when your husband is sharing his day with you.
Every parent needs to explain to their kids that when adults are talking, they’re not to interrupt unless they’re bleeding or in significant physical pain. Trust me, kids catch on to this rule and can handle waiting their turn for a while. And trust me, your partner will be oh so grateful for your time and focused attention.
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