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66 days to be a calmer parent: ‘I’m sure this will be very easy’

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Becoming a calmer parent has long been at the top of my list of life goals.

But then so has becoming physically stronger, and I’ve never lifted a dumbbell.

I have two small children, one is five and the other 18 months .

I sought direction from psychologist Dr Lea Waters .

Dr Waters said that we are more effective when we do what’s called an approach goal.

Dr Becky Kennedy resolved to be more present for her children.

She aimed to give them time each day to let them dictate what we did for short periods.

If your child feels seen and heard, they are less likely to feel like they need to chase attention.

Weeks six and seven Waters explained there is always a cue before a behaviour.

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