Non negotiable things I do for/ with my kids.

Non negotiable things I do for/ with my kids. 1. ALWAYS within arms reach I get called a helicopter mum but I’d rather be a helicopter mum than losing my child. It takes 2 seconds for a child to wonder onto the road, go into water, be taken by a stranger! 2. No secrets If I hear someone telling my child to keep secrets, whispering or “don’t tell mummy or daddy” I instantly pull them up. No safe adult will ask a child to keep a secret. 3. Proper names for body parts/ no one can touch I have taught the kids the proper names for body parts and who can and can’t touch them. My kids know only mummy and daddy can help clean our bodies but NO ONE is allowed to touch or look at anyone’s ‘private parts’ 4. NO sleepovers There is no need for sleepovers even with family. The kids can play and see friends and family during the day. Even when guest stay over I sleep with the kids to prevent anyone going into the kids room in the night. 5. Trust your gut A mother’s instinct is always right! If someone makes you feel a certain way it’s for a reason. If they are unwell and be dismissed by a medical professional you can ALWAYS request a second opinion. 6. Only the kids dad and myself drive the car. We don’t allow anyone else to drive with our kids in the car. - Car seat safety is a MASSIVE thing to me so no one is even allowed to buckle them in. Only I do it so I know the straps aren’t twisted and the belt is on correctly.