Throughout the week I have the honor of listening to parents be vulnerable. And it is during those brave moments that I frequently hear parents say: "I know this sounds horrible but... " sometimes I hide in the bathroom longer than I need to, just to get a break.I hate pretend play and try to avoid it with my child.I spanked my kid yesterday, even after I talked about no longer spanking.I'm sending my kid to … [Read more...] about You are NOT failing as a parent
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3 Road Blocks to Parenting Success
From the moment you become a parent, the love you have for another human is indescribable. There is joy, hope and awe. And intertwined with those positive feelings are exhaustion, fear, angst, frustration and overwhelm. The responsibilities of parenthood are overwhelming. You are now a leader guiding a young life to adulthood. It's exhilarating and terrifying. And as you try to be the best parent you can … [Read more...] about 3 Road Blocks to Parenting Success
Pandemic Parenting Support: 3 things you can do
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Parenting requires support. As humans, we are social creatures. However, in the midst of this pandemic, it is hard to get a break and utilize support networks in ways that helped us in the past. No, let me correct that, this is more than "hard." Parenting during this pandemic sometimes feels impossible, especially when we are cut off from our support networks. A lot … [Read more...] about Pandemic Parenting Support: 3 things you can do
