Cara and Jason, her husband, were excited to go to a party for adults only while Cara’s parents watched their three wild children. The kids, who were known for being hyperactive and naughty, had a sudden change of heart when their parents came back to get them.
At the start of the evening, Cara and Jason were excited to take a break from being parents, which they needed badly.
But when they went back to get their kids, their excitement was met with a range of feelings. The normally loud trio was found having quiet, polite talks with their grandparents, which surprised them.
When Cara asked her parents what the secret was to this change, they laughed it off and said that they had been busy with things like baking, cleaning the chicken coop, and building a dollhouse. The kids not only liked doing these things, but they also learned to be responsible and pay attention.
Cara’s parents stressed that for kids to do well, they need to feel valued and be involved in things that matter. They offered their support and help and told Cara and Jason to bring the kids over more often.
As the family got back home, Cara thought about what had happened that day and was thankful for her parents’ guidance. The usually crazy bedtime routine turned into a calm and peaceful time, and each child told their grandparents how much they enjoyed spending time with them.
Cara and Jason were left asking what their parents did that worked so well, and they wanted to do the same thing when they became parents themselves.
The day not only gave them a much-needed break, but it also taught them a lot about how to positively affect and involve their children in shaping their behavior.
