Kids cannot change until they feel good inside. And so much of feeling good is feeling connected, meaning that you don’t feel alone in your struggle. Here’s something parents don’t do enough of: share stories from their childhood, stories of struggle and acting out and tantrums and difficulties in relationships. Sharing these stories normalizes struggling and tells your kid, “I was there too. You’re not alone. I am a good person and I struggled in that way... this means that you’re a good person