While we three sisters were being raised by our super home -executive mom, she let papa be in charge of polishing our shoes every day.....
I read somewhere that when we express appreciation to young kids, it gives them a sense of significance. It instantly motivates them to do things better.....
*My son is so shy; I really have to help him overcome this!* Being shy is not a disease. We all wish for our kids to be happy, healthy and successful.
The one major difference between my parents and me as a parent is- they never fought in front of their kids.....