No mom (frankly, no woman) wants to be accused of nagging. It’s frustrating to be accused of nagging when we feel like if we don’t remind, pester, manage, ride—pick the word you hear the most—things just don’t get done. Many of us find ourselves saying, “I don’t want to nag, but it feels like that’s the only way to get you to get the job done.” In this episode, we discuss how to stop nagging and why most of us nag. You might be surprised by one of the common reasons many moms nag their kids.
If you admit you occasionally nag, would you say you do it more to your husband or your kids? There’s a difference between the two. With husbands, we typically nag because we expect something to be done, and then it’s not. With kids, we nag because we don’t trust them to do the task without being reminded. Both can be harmful to the relationship. But seriously, if you ask someone to do something five times and it never happens, is that considered nagging or the other person’s fault for not getting it done?
Are you not sure if what you’re doing is nagging or reminding? We’ll talk about three red flags to watch out for. A plan of action is essential, too, so you’ll walk away from this episode with a couple of tools to help you manage your people without constant reminders. Less nagging means more empowerment of our kids and more respect between us and our husbands, so we hope this episode will help you resist the urge to nag and have more compliance and cooperation in your home.
Articles We Mentioned
How to Stop Nagging in 3 Steps
How to Stop Nagging: 3 Red Flags to Watch For
Is It Nagging or Giving Advice?
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