"The best predictor of how our children will function is to look at how we as parents are functioning."
I heard this recently on a U-Tube video of Treating Children of Military Families. Not only is this crucial when working with military families, but ALL families. If we are not taking care of ourselves as parents, denying what is important to our well-being and functioning to our "optimal-level" then most likely are our children aren't either. Just look at celebrity parents?
Parents, be reminded that our children are watching our every move! They want to see their parents demonstrate the "correct" messages that we are attempting to convey. NOT, "incorrect" messages. So I challenge you to ask yourself, "What message does my behavior give to my children?" If it's the "wrong" message, change your approach!
