What Happens When You Trade Control For Trust

Summer can turn parents into nonstop reminder machines. Camp bags, towels, sunscreen, water bottles, library books, and somehow we’re the ones holding the entire plan in our heads. I want to offer a calmer, more effective alternative: trade the next reminder for a problem solving question that helps your child think, plan, and take ownership. We talk through exactly how to do it with simple language you can use right away. Instead of “Don’t forget your towel,” try “What do you need to bring ...