As a parent, it's natural to want to protect your child from harm, disappointment, and hardship. However, true protection doesn’t come from shielding them from life but from preparing them to navigate it with resilience, wisdom, and confidence. Here’s some balanced advice: Rather than just saying “because I said so,” help your child develop reasoning skills. Encourage them to ask questions and make informed decisions. Life will test them. Instead of removing obstacles, teach them how to climb over them. Resilience is built by facing adversity with support, not by avoiding it altogether. Help your child understand and regulate their emotions. Teach them empathy, self-awareness, and healthy communication. These skills will protect them more than any rule ever will. Make your home a judgment-free zone where your child feels safe to share anything. The more they trust you, the more likely they’ll come to you when they really need help. Rather than just giving them rules, h...
