When you first found out you were going to be a parent you probably had mixed emotions. There is the excitement of taking on the new role. There is the fear of not really knowing what to do, or how much babies cost, etc. There is anxiety, anticipation, and more. You probably had … [Read more...] about What it Takes to Become a Better Parent
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Tips Any Parent Could Use for Being A Better Mom or Dad
Being a parent can be as challenging as any career, and just as rewarding, if not more so. Parenting stretches your abilities, tests your patience, and helps you become the person you are. So, what can you do if you want to be a better parent? When your kids are driving you … [Read more...] about Tips Any Parent Could Use for Being A Better Mom or Dad
Ten Ways to Be a Better Parent
While parenting can be tough, it is also extremely rewarding. So, try these ten tips each day to become a better parent:1.Smile. How you start a day is a big deal. If you want to be a good parent, help your children start their day off right, every single day. So, when you wake … [Read more...] about Ten Ways to Be a Better Parent
Phrases Used By A Great Parent
Words are very powerful tools of communication. Children thrive on positive communication, and negative communication can make them feel insecure and unloved. It is important as a parent that we counter all of the "no, don't do that" and "stop that" and other words uttered in … [Read more...] about Phrases Used By A Great Parent
Becoming a Better Parent 101
This is the quick and straight version of how to become a better parent:1.Set goals. If you want to become a better parent you have to have a goal. Every child is different and so is every parent. What one parent may struggle with comes easily to another. So, it is time to … [Read more...] about Becoming a Better Parent 101
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to