Parenting is a lifelong journey. Your kids will go through different phases in life, and you might find certain elements difficult for you to work. Many journeys begin when you are either babysitting for other people’s kids, or you began your journey with your own toddler. Review the following and see what may work for you and how they will work through your needs.
As a father of boys, they have shown their needs with the different age groups they have grown into. At some point, I needed to start as a father and give them the appropriate attention. When they were all newborns, I loved spending time with them and watching their curiosity grow with the world around […]
When I began my parenting journey, I had little experience in working with toddlers. I had not changed a diaper, and provided them with any adequate diet, none of it. I would not say that my parenting techniques were not developed, because I did spend time with kids before, played with them, and tried hearing […]
Marketing Influences If you were like me, and you grew up in the 80s and 90s, you would see a ton of television ads that focused on toys that did not bring meaning to us. The doll everyone wanted (does anyone remember the “Tickle-Me-Elmo” craze that sold-out overnight?); the next nerf gun or water gun, […]
Work-Life Balance Parents have additional competing measures for their time. You could struggle to find a balance of what you need to accomplish as an adult, give time to your children, and time preparing for your work. I have previously gone over the value of work-life balance and suggestions in my previous article: Parents in […]
Ever have difficulty in managing work expectations? Sometimes having healthy boundaries between work and home help achieve the balance you desire.
Home and Family Dynamics Present their Own Challenges Home dynamics challenge each family member differently, know how you would like to focus the attention and make memories. Memories happen with good, great, and consistent opportunity. The reason why certain times of the year will have more influence on a child’s growth if the family spends […]