Steve Cuffari

Marriage & Family Therapist, College Instructor, Licensed Minster, Husband, and Dad who loves to help busy parents get out of survival mode and thrive!

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Got Self-care? Parents who neglect their own needs and forget to nurture themselves, are far less attentive to the needs of their children.

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How do we reduce the stress and anxiety that goes with parenthood? It’s called self-care.

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In this fast-paced world, children need to know that you are a safe-haven of security and rest to rely on in times of stress. No matter how busy you are with life, stop & hug your children so they KNOW they are loved, important & have an all-access pass to your heart.

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Keep your empathic statements simple: I know… you are angry or hurt. Looks like you’re having a tough time, buddy. I know… sometimes it’s hard when we can’t have what we want.

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Got empathy? Slow down, put yourself in their shoes, and find your compassion. Next, soften your voice, say what you see, and make emotional contact with them. “I can see how upset you are, and how much you want me to know that.”

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In a hurry? Your kids will go nuts with this fast and easy satay chicken with a lip-smacking peanut sauce! - https://t.co/U3ABMMzbR9

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Make sure that your expectations are in harmony with what children can deliver. Telling a two-year-old who is either hungry, lonely, or tired to stop fussing reflects expectations that are too high.

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An empathic statement like “You seem upset” or “You’re mad and want mommy to know that” can bring children out of the reactive state and back into a receptive state where they can hear you again.

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Every parent makes mistakes with their children and it can feel terrible. Discover practical examples of how wise parents use apology and repair to nurture secure attachment bonds with children. - https://t.co/ne2vcocMpI

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Connect emotionally before you correct behavior. Research shows that children who feel understood by parents demonstrate higher levels of self-control.

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Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed in him first.

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Crazy costumes, spooky decorations, and massive amounts of candy—what’s not to love about Halloween, right? Always remember to keep All Hallows’ Eve enjoyable and safe for your kiddos.

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Parenting is not about kids. It’s about parents who take good care of themselves, so they can be great parents.

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Parenting without a sense of humor is like being an accountant who sucks at math.

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[Steve Cuffari @ITParenting]

REMINDER:
Join me on my Facebook Live today! October 8, 2018, @ 9AM!

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Collect moments not things. Precious moments tell children that they are important, they matter, and they get access to us, even when we are busy.

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Nurturing never happens in a rush. Kids spell love T.I.M.E.

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Do you want your child to become independent who thrive? Give them an advantage & let them contribute in your living room. A child who contribute around the house become confident, self-reliant & responsible, which in turn, increases their self-esteem & your family harmony!