Parenting Tips for Your 43-44 Month Old Child
You probably have many roles you are juggling such as spouse, parent, employee, friend, child, and volunteer. Sometimes the effort of juggling all these roles is too much and you fear everything will come crashing down on you.
When life gets stressful with so many demands, some people cope by focusing on just one aspect of their lives. Focusing more on work may make you feel like a successful breadwinner or focusing on your child may make you feel like a great parent. Focusing on one thing, like your child or your job may cause you to forget about the needs of other important people in your life like your partner.
Does your partner feel left out? You may think that being a successful breadwinner or a great parent is your way of telling your partner “I love you”, but do they get the message? You might be surprised that they do not. They may feel like their needs come last.
Some couples feel that their partner takes care of everyone else’s needs before theirs. Try to change this idea. For example, when you walk in the door, kiss your partner immediately. Say hello to your partner before picking up the dog. These actions can help your partner feel important and that you care about meeting their needs.
