Parenting - Letting Go and Holding On at the Same Time
Parenting is ever changing and yet ever constant. There is no rule book. There is no bible. There are however, lots of ways to fail at it and a few ways to succeed. Here are some of the tried and true ways to be a good parent.
- No matter the age or the gender, don't let a day go by without sharing a hug, a smile, and an "I love you".
- Hold on to your anger and let your joy flow freely.
- Share your positive emotions and give plenty of praise on a daily basis.
- Never yell unless the house is on fire.
- Never follow praise with criticism. In fact, never criticize.
- Share your thoughts in a way that something positive shines through.
- Never ever use words such as "never" and "always", especially if emotions are running high.
- Never bring up the mistakes of the past. Live in the present and share plans for the future. 7
- Never put the outside world before family. Neglect the mundane chores, not the children. 8
- When you have done something wrong, say so.
- Always say you are sorry.
- Children learn from the world around them. BE around them so they can learn from you. 9
- It takes two to quarrel, so be the one who is absent. 10
- Be the adult and listen. The one doing all the talking is usually the one who is not listening. 11
- Never go to sleep or part company angry. You never know what lies around the bend. 12
- Give your children room to grow and be their own person.
- Stay close enough to lend a hand if they fall, but give them room to stumble.
- Accept your child as an individual and love him for who he is. Don't try to mold him into who you want him to be.
- Always give your child the messages you feel you want him to learn; even if it seems he is not listening. You will be surprised years later how much he really heard.
- Always, always, stop and take the time to talk, to listen, to share a meal. Time passes too quickly. Treasure each moment. Never be afraid to learn new ways to parent. Be a sponge and soak up all the input you can. Remember, your child is a sponge also. He is soaking up all you are giving him. Make sure what you spill all over him is positive and loving.
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My feelings exactly. Great article.