Parenting these days can be so challenging. There is so much research, opinions and philosophies out there that it is nearly impossible to choose how you are going to raise your child. However, in the end we all want the same outcome….We want our children to be happy, healthy, respectful, successful, well rounded human beings who grow into successful, independent and well rounded adults. Right?! After talking to many many parents over the years and listening to countless speakers and professionals, I have come to the conclusion that parents of this generation simply aren’t sure how to discipline their children effectively or maybe they are just too afraid to. Here are a few steps that will help guide you to a consistent discipline approach with your child….
We all know that parenting isn’t always rainbows, butterflies and nice long walks on the beach. However, there are a lot of different resources out there to help us through these tough times. BUT, the amount of books and information can get overwhelming. Which book is best? Does one get better reviews than others? Which method do I feel best about going forward with? Anyways – Don’t waste your time reading dozens and dozens of How to Parent books only to find half of them being a complete waste of time. I have put together a condensed list of extremely helpful books that cover a wide range of topics – guaranteed to be worth your time!
Being a mom is an unpredictable roller coaster of events and emotions. It is the most challenging, joyful, exhausting, rewarding, and life-changing job you can possibly have. In one day, we can go from locking ourselves in a bathroom to get a moment to ourselves, to staying up late holding your baby just because you don’t want to put him down.
As a mom, we do the impossible. We get pooped on. We get yogurt speared on our pant legs and don’t even notice. We deal with melt downs in the middle of the grocery store. We make meals, fold laundry, sing the ABCs, pick Cheerios off the floor, and change diapers all day long. We forget to take time for ourselves. We wear leggings every day. We live on 6 hours (or less) of sleep per night…WE ARE SUPERHEROES!