Women often become entrepreneurs to have a flexible work schedule that allows them to spend more time with their children. While it's important to be careful about what we say to kids, being open and honest with them about things like mistakes, asking for help, and apologies can teach valuable life lessons and build trust. Sharing appropriate details about finances and other challenges with kids in an age-appropriate way prepares them for dealing with real-world issues on their own as adults. Seeking a coach can help ensure conversations with children are handled well.

1. One of the number one reasons that women of child
rearing age become entrepreneurs is to be available as
parents to their kids. If the choices are for parents to work
outside of the home, stay home without working, or
become entrepreneurs with flexible work schedules and
time to be with family, then the later provides the greatest
opportunities for children in these homes to learn and
grow.

2. However, there are always things we have to be careful
about saying to our kids. No matter which role we've
taken on.

3. Here's a list of the Top 5 Things You Should NEVER Say to
Your Kids. At least, not unless you want them to be highly
successful, productive citizens as adults.

4. "I made a mistake" - Admitting that we make mistakes to
our children is an excellent way to teach them that
mistakes are OK and a natural part of our growth process.
If you never tell your children of your own mistakes, they
will grow up to think you shouldn't admit your failures.

5. "I need help" - We all need help at times. Sometimes we
need just a little help, like cleaning up around the house;
and sometimes we need a lot of help, like getting a bank
loan. Sharing these times with your children will let them
know that it is necessary and valuable to ask for help
when they need it.

6. "I'm sorry" - Sharing an apology with your child when
you've made a mistake may just make you look weak and
vulnerable. You may end up losing any respect your child
had for you. Oh wait, it may also allow them to see how
an apology works and allow them to gain respect for you
because you are showing them respect. Trust comes when
two people can be honest and with trust, comes the
ability to listen and accept direction.

7. "I've lost my job" - Never, NEVER, NEVER tell your child
about your problems. After all, they are just kids. They
can't take the stress! OK, I'm calling Bull Poopy on this
one. Parents, your kids can take a lot more than you think
they can. Besides, if you shield them from all of life's stress
until the day they turn 18 and move out of the house, how
do you expect them to actually LEARN to deal with that
stress? Be age appropriate but be honest. Kids should
know what's going on in your world so they can learn from
those lessons right along with you.

8. "Our bills are this much" - Kids should not be part of the
household finances. It's none of their business. Yep, and
how'd that work for you when your parents kept you out
of the world of money? Let's be real. Our schools just
aren't teaching our kids about money so that means we
have to. And if we don't know enough about money to
teach it to our kids, then we better figure out how to
learn. Ignorance is no excuse and will only end up
continuing the horrible cycle of financial instability.

9. Yes, this is a bit of an off-based way to get you to
understand that it's OK to be honest with your kids. Not
only is it OK, but it's crucial to opening up that line of
communication that will help them grow and learn as well
as be willing to come to you when they need valuable
advice (like when it would be OK to have sex). The more
you talk to your kids about what's going on in your world
(being age appropriate), the more they will be
comfortable sharing what's going on in theirs. And the
more they will be prepared for the real world when it
comes screaming at them full force.

10. When to Seek a Coach

11. Sometimes we need extra help. Consider asking for help in
the following situations.

12. You aren't sure what is age appropriate for your children.

13. Your spouse isn't on board with what you want to present
to your children.

14. You have no idea how to start the conversation.

15. Your kids have responded in an unexpected way.

16. Did your parents openly share some of these things with
you when you were a child?How has it affected you
today?

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