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Confidence is often confused with brashness. This parenting tip is about you coaching your child about what unassuming, quiet confidence looks like. Be their inspiration! Carry your self in this way and lead your example. For more practical, real world parenting tips, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #confidence #lifelessons (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqaXzcLps73/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This parenting tip is about coaching your child about being assertive. Let’s face it… when it comes to responding to unprovoked trouble, sometimes it’s the only thing bullies understand, sadly. For more, practical real world parenting tips, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #assertive #lifelessons (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqX3fdrpfmk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Controlling yourself can be a challenge for many people. The main point here is “yourself”. No one can control what your mouth or what you do. This parenting tip is about coaching your child to learn about controlling themselves, their environment and the way they respond to bullying. For more practical, real world parenting advice, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #selfcontrol #lifelessons (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqVPz3lJtwP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The power of the connection you have with your child can help prevent them from being bullied. Find out how in my blogpost: https://blog.mastergarysimmons.com/the-power-of-connection/ For more practical, real life parenting tips click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #parenting #mom (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqSriVPJKze/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Being ready, willing and able to be responsible for your self is a big ask for anyone. It’s a learned behaviour that inevitably means stepping out of your comfort zone. So, when should kids start doing this? Today’s parenting tip is about coaching your child on an ongoing basis about the concept of responsibility. For more practical, real world parenting tips, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #responsibility #lifelessons (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQA6t3pzcw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A strong work ethic is vital for all people who wish to succeed at setting up a happy and fulfilling life. It’s a learned behaviour. So this parenting tip is about you coaching your child by modelling what a strong work ethic looks like. And, explaining to them why it’s important and what the benefits are from having this trait. For more practical, real world parenting tips, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #workethic #lifelessons https://www.instagram.com/p/CqNhTRvJqoS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Being free to do whatever you like is a dream for most kids. This parenting tip is about coaching your child about the concept of responsibility and freedom. It will be an ongoing process. However, with patience, care and kindness, they will begin to grasp it. For more real world, practical parenting tips, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #responsibility #lifelessons (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqK3zxppAIa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

More often than not, kids want to know what they ‘should’ do. This parenting tip is about coaching your child about having trust in their feelings or intuition, as a means to guide them towards making decisions that are going to be ‘right’… for them. For more practical, real world parenting advice, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #intuition #feelings (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqIS2php1Tn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

As far as kids are concerned, adults and especially parents are obsessed with rules. They’re constantly hearing “Do this and don’t do that”. For a kid, it seems easy to get into trouble. This parenting tip is about coaching your child about what rules are and why they’re so important. It’s not about talking AT them. Rather, it’s explaining how rules and making good choices are interlinked and how understanding rules can make life a lot more smoother and uncomplicated. For more practical, real world parenting tips, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #goodchoices #lifelessons (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqFz0fhJrys/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Intuition and making the right choices for your life are linked. This parenting tip is about coaching your child about what intuition is and how they can use it in their life. For more practical, real world parenting advice, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #intuition #lifelessons https://www.instagram.com/p/CqDKiL-JdsI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

All people like to know that they’re being heard. That’s me, you and your son or daughter. This parenting tip is about you being a good listener to them. Engage your kid in a meaningful conversation. Listen to their viewpoint and ideas. NEVER respond to something they say with “that’s stupid”. Create a safe place for discussion… and you’ll also be modelling good listening skills to them. For more practical, real world parenting tips, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #lifelessons #parentingtips https://www.instagram.com/p/CqAqa_YJBwz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Responsibility, expectations and consequences are intertwined. We know they’re an important part of life. This is not always the case for kids. This parenting tip is about coaching your child to be aware of what being successful within their present and future relationships is as well as the relationship they have with themselves. For mor practical real world parenting advice, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #lifelessons #responsibility (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp-GLowpoQE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

For many people, their natural instinct is to avoid new challenges or situations because it’s easier than facing them. The trouble with this approach is they can’t get to discover who they are or what they’re capable of. This parenting tip is about coaching your child about what a comfort zone is and why it’s so important to step out of it and to work on continually exploring and expanding it. For more practical, real world parenting tips, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #comfortzone #lifelessons https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp7abMmJJ0t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Responsibility means stepping up… or face the consequences. It’s one of those harsh facts of life that we all need to deal with. The trouble is, many parents aren’t teaching responsibility to their kids. This parenting tip is about coaching your child about what responsibility entails, and what happens when they’re not. It’s a lesson about cause and effect. For more practical, real world parenting lessons, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #responsibility #lifelessons https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp43d_lpkSz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Intuition, instinct, gut feelings… collectively this is your internal guidance system. This parenting tip is about coaching your child so they understand what intuition is and perhaps more importantly, how being true to their feelings can help them reduce stress and self doubt. For more practical, real world parenting advice, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #instinct #lifelessons https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2RN-QJ9t7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Being in tune with your mind, body and spirit is now, more than ever vital for thriving in our contemporary world. This parenting tip is about coaching your child about having a holistic approach to their intuition, where they can tap into all of their feelings and so are able to make the right choices for their needs and life. For more practical, real world parenting advice, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpzwfeTJET-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Young kids watch every move their parents make. If you’re nervous, anxious or needy, guess what? Chances are your son or daughter will be the same. This parenting tip is about coaching your child to be confident… by you modelling what it looks like. Do this right and it will be win-win, for your child AND you! For more practical, real world parenting advice, click on follow. #mastergarysimmons #confidence #lifelessons (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxMT0bJG56/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=