"If you are a parent, recognize that it is the most important calling and rewarding challenge you have. What you do every day, what you say and how you act, will do more to shape the future of America than any other factor." -Marion Wright Edelman
Wow, what a powerful & true quote. Be kind. Be understanding.
Be compassionate. Be soft. Be patient. Be wise. Trust me when I say I'm preaching to myself!!
It's so easy to say "Seriously? Are you kidding me? You didn't really just do that! One more time and you're getting a spanking." Next time before you react to something your child has done or is doing, remember they're a child and they are still learning. Remember that how you treat them is how they are going to learn to treat others. Wow, that in itself is a huge responsibility.
Remind them what they should've done and remind them of whatever consequence you have decided appropriate. A Mother's job is never finished and we wear many different hats all without any formal degree or training!
I admit I'm that mom that reads every new book, tries every piece of advice, researches every product etc. & so many times I still fail! We are not perfect creatures & we don't always get it right but when a mom puts her all into molding the little angel God gave her is when you have a great mom!
As a mom your degree is when that child grows to an adult & tells everyone how great his/her mom is & how amazing his/her childhood was. I look into my boys eyes & know that their happiness, well-being, success, failures, opportunities, self-esteem & behaviors are all riding on my back & I want to do the best I possibly can!
Wow, what a powerful & true quote. Be kind. Be understanding.
Be compassionate. Be soft. Be patient. Be wise. Trust me when I say I'm preaching to myself!!
It's so easy to say "Seriously? Are you kidding me? You didn't really just do that! One more time and you're getting a spanking." Next time before you react to something your child has done or is doing, remember they're a child and they are still learning. Remember that how you treat them is how they are going to learn to treat others. Wow, that in itself is a huge responsibility.
Remind them what they should've done and remind them of whatever consequence you have decided appropriate. A Mother's job is never finished and we wear many different hats all without any formal degree or training!
I admit I'm that mom that reads every new book, tries every piece of advice, researches every product etc. & so many times I still fail! We are not perfect creatures & we don't always get it right but when a mom puts her all into molding the little angel God gave her is when you have a great mom!
As a mom your degree is when that child grows to an adult & tells everyone how great his/her mom is & how amazing his/her childhood was. I look into my boys eyes & know that their happiness, well-being, success, failures, opportunities, self-esteem & behaviors are all riding on my back & I want to do the best I possibly can!
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