Change will “attempt” to affect transitions but our preparedness for change can bolster our strengths and minimize our weaknesses.
parenting
Change is a parenting constant – Part II
Well, change is afoot! Every situation requires a unique approach and an open mind.
Change is a parenting constant – Part I
Change will occur (it is a constant) and the ability to adapt to such change is crucial to parenting and, more broadly, to all of our interactions in society.
Parenting – Map or GPS?
The map for parenting can be vague at times so parents have to have the willingness to learn from each day and from each interaction to love and relate in meaningful ways with our children.
“Stay Calm and Parent On”
One cardinal principle in parenting – a dysregulated parent cannot regulate a child. By regulation, I mean the ability to be present, attentive, attuned and responsive to the needs of the child.
Could my child do that?
As parents, we must (MUST, not should) be willing to critically evaluate our children and ourselves, their interactions and our interactions, their mental health and our mental health, and their concerns and our concerns as we seek to be the best parents we can be.