Family Rules! The Podcast S1 E37: Ep. 37: "Celebrating Mistakes: How to Make Your Home a Learning Ground" with Lizzy Jensen
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Dec 3, 2021 
Lizzy Jensen, a mother of five and attorney, shares her insights on parenting and personal growth. She emphasizes that mistakes can be powerful teachers and encourages celebrating them. Lizzy discusses the importance of patience and recognizing small achievements in parenting. She highlights how forgiveness can strengthen family connections, using a humorous skiing story to illustrate the joy in learning from errors. Lizzy also introduces a mindfulness app for kids, promoting reflection and continuous learning in a nurturing environment.
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Practice Makes It Easy Insight
- "Practice makes it easy" means repeated effort gradually reduces difficulty.
- Even imperfect practice leads to incremental progress that builds confidence.
Celebrating Small Wins
- Lizzy celebrates small wins when her daughters handle morning routines even if not perfectly timed.
- Recognizing small successes prevents frustration and encourages positive attitudes.
Engage At Children's Level
- Spend time at your child's level to understand their efforts and emotions better.
- Avoid distractions like phones to truly engage and see their perspective.