Are You A Hostile Parent? Watch Out For These Signs

8 Things A Parent Should Never Say To Their Child ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Aug. 24, 2023 Chances are you read the headline of this newsletter and bristled at the insinuation that you might be a [hostile parent](. No one wants to be described as “hostile”, especially when it comes to matters pertaining to their family. But it’s smart to understand the definition because, while [discipline]( is necessary, when parents use overly harsh forms of it — like, say, isolating a child for an extended length of time, yelling too much, or doling out a punishment that doesn’t fit the crime — they can set their children up for failure. Consider this: A recent study found that kids subject to harsh discipline and other forms of hostility at age 3 were 1.5 times more likely to have high-risk mental health symptoms by the time they turned 9. And many of the signs of hostile parenting are more subtle than you may think. All we’re saying is that it’s good to know what to avoid. PARENTING [Subtle Signs You Might Be A “Hostile” Parent]( Overly harsh punishments and too-long timeouts are the obvious signs. But there are less severe ways of being a [hostile parent.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Kids thrive in a calm environment where the parents are maintaining control. And if they're not, the child will get anxious. FURTHER READING [How To Tell If Your Partner Is A Neglectful Parent]( [8 Things A Parent Should Never Say To Their Child]( [Parents Who Raise Independent, Self-Sufficient Kids Do These 4 Things]( Presented by Liquid I.V. [Combat The Back-To-School Slump With Hydrating New Liquid I.V. Kids’ Flavors]( Just because summer is coming to an end doesn’t mean it’s ok to slack on hydration, especially as your fam transitions into a new school year packed with long days of classes and extracurriculars. Liquid I.V.’s new [Hydration Multiplier For Kids]( is the solution to keeping your crew hydrated — without the hassle. With 4 kid-friendly flavor options like [tropical punch]( and [crisp apple]( Liquid I.V. has 3x the electrolytes and 50% less sugar than the leading sports drink*. Stock up today and keep your brood feeling their best as we head into fall. * Per 8 fl oz, Hydration Multiplier for Kids has 6g of sugar; the leading sports drink has 14g of sugar. [Shop now!]( Liquid I.V. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier For Kids, Electrolyte Powder Packet Drink Mix, Cotton Candy, 8 Ct $10.98 [shop now]( Liquid I.V. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier For Kids, Electrolyte Powder Packet Drink Mix, Concord Grape, 8 Ct $10.98 [shop now]( Liquid I.V. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier For Kids, Electrolyte Powder Packet Drink Mix, Crisp Apple, 8 Ct $10.98 [shop now]( Liquid I.V. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier For Kids, Electrolyte Powder Packet Drink Mix, Tropical Punch, 8 Ct $10.98 [shop now]( WATCH TOGETHER [Star Wars Is Giving Our Daughters The Force They Deserve]( Our favorite faraway galaxy [is starting to reflect reality.]( [READ THIS STORY]( DRINKS [The Original Mai Tai Recipe Deserves Your Attention]( The classic Mai Tai is a refreshingly simple summer drink. [Here’s how to make it — and some small tweaks to level it up.]( [READ THIS STORY]( LOW T [The Truth About Male Menopause Is A Wake-Up Call For Men]( Testosterone levels drop as men age, beginning as early as age 30. [Here’s what to know about the decline — and what options are available to combat Low T.]( [READ THIS STORY]( SKILLS [How To Read The Room Like A Pro]( Reading the room is about seeing and hearing what’s both spoken and unspoken. [And it’s a skill well worth mastering.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.