Every once in awhile I love being inspired as a parent. Maybe it's something I read that stops me in my tracks to say "wow!". Or maybe I hear something that reminds me of the big picture in my role as parent. Whatever it is, I need those moments. I need them because they are refreshing and remind me not to get caught up in the little things.
But sooner or later the everyday things come creeping back in. Because let's face it-our parenting lives are mostly made up of the little stuff that happens every day. Decisions about nap time (you can tell my kids are young!), phone usage, or what is acceptable to watch on tv. These are the things that make up our days. And there are times I would love to have an expert follow me around and give me tips on ways to get rid of whining voices, how to teach sharing, or what to do about lying and deceit.
So with that in mind I'm on a mission to provide you with some of those ideas from time to time. Not to overwhelm you or remind you about what you're NOT doing right (we get enough of that, don't we? ). Just a collection of ideas from various experts and moms who have been there, to help us make the most of the everyday things. And then when those moments of inspiration DO come along, they will last longer and be more refreshing.
So tomorrow will be the first post. If you want to find out more ways to discipline beyond using timeouts, tune in!
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