Key points

You do not have to repeat the mistakes of the past when parenting your own child.

Being self-aware when you're emotionally upset can help you avoid many parenting pitfalls.

Consider your choices as a parent to avoid making a response based only on your initial reaction.

We all like to think we’re enlightened enough to make better choices for our kids than to repeat some of the shortcomings of our own upbringing. We want them to know they’re cared for, and we want to help prepare them to have their best lives. While these may be our goals , no matter how hard we try, there can be times we may find ourselves doing the same things our parents did that drove us crazy.

For example, have you ever found yourself saying something to your child in frustration that was exactly what

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