Single Parenting Solutions

The ego can be a tricky little bugger😒…

Yet, we all have one.

Self awareness brings clarity to make conscious decisions that align with our values.

For this week, allow yourself to step out of the focus to bring more clarity to the bigger picture.

This doesn’t mean abandoning your needs, but rather taking a step back to see what your needs and wants really are.

This isn’t a strive towards perfection… this is about a journey of growth.
🧡Jen

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Feel free to comment ⬇️ for I know that last one can be quite controversial😉

Meant for a chuckle because sometimes we just need to laugh 🧡

Our children pick up and carry out learned behaviors everywhere they go.

They’re like little sponges, absorbing new information and highly influenced by their surroundings.

What happens is our go to is seeing the challenging behaviors, the behaviors we don’t want them to have…

Maybe from their other home, peers at school, new step siblings, and tv programs.

This is normal because they learn from their environment, and also normal that we do this because our minds are wired to see the “bad” according to the research of positive psychology.

But, just think about it… if they’re doing this, they are also picking up and carrying out the positive tools and skills you can be modeling and teaching them in your home.

This is the goal and the rewards of respectful parenting.

The rewards of modeling your own self regulation

The rewards of teaching them about emotions and mindfulness practices.

Honestly, you may never get these calls

You may never get recognition for your hard work

You may also find others, maybe your coparent, claiming ownership of this or bragging about specifics that you have clearly taught them.

When we focus on this, we loose sight of what WE CAN DO…

And IMO the true purpose of parenting…

✨being confident leaders
✨teachers of life
✨nurturers & protectors
✨and the most instrumental figures in our young children’s lives

Hope this finds you well… and don’t stop parenting in a way that feels good to you!
🧡Jen

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