Hey there,

I'm sure many of you are familiar with today's topic - the "I WANT" monster.

At 16, my daughter already has more "stuff" than all the things my two sisters and I had combined, over the span of our entire childhood. And yet, every time she sees something new and shiny, the "I WANT" monster immediately comes out... armed with big pleading puppy eyes, pouty lips and a whiny voice.

I am a borderline minimalist. And oh, how the "I WANT" monster used to trigger the worst in me!

We've tried a lot of different things and the one thing that finally worked for us is the tip #5 that Malinda shares in today's article. The monster is mostly under control at the moment... there may be hope for us still 🙂

Here, take a look -

How to Deal With the “I WANT” Monster Positively
 

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Alright, that's it for today. Until next time, go be the best parent, and the best person you can be!

Talk soon,
Sumitha