“Are You Unknowingly Pushing Your Kids Away? Discover the 8 Common Mistakes Even Loving Parents Make!”
Now, when I overreact or make a bad call, I try to own up to it. A simple “I shouldn’t have said that” or “I was wrong, and I’m sorry” goes a long way in building trust. If I want my kids to be open and honest with me, I have to be willing to do the same.
6) They give too much advice
It seems like giving advice would be one of the best ways to stay connected with your child—after all, isn’t it our job to guide them?
But sometimes, too much advice can actually push them away. When every conversation turns into a lesson, kids start to feel like they’re being lectured rather than understood.
