I grew up being afraid to make mistakes and show my emotions. I'm raising my children differently.

The author said she was raised with tough love, but is trying to do things differently with her kids, Courtesy of Alexis De Leaver. I was raised thinking that my parents' love and approval depended on good behavior. Determined to give my children a different upbringing, I'm focusing on connection instead of fear My goal isn't perfectly behaved children. It's...