Parenting Inspiration

Parenting Inspiration

Every parent can develop better parenting skills through a cycle of planning, action and reflection.  You have a problem, you find a possible solution, you try it out, and you reflect to see what worked or didn’t work.  The cycle can continue or be cut short, depending on your choice about how to embrace or reject it.

Having problems does not make you a bad parent; they are a natural and inescapable part of family life.  Of course, that doesn’t mean it is easy to deal with them.  In order to maintain a positive attitude, it is important to be in a “learning mode” where we see challenges not as failure or weakness but as opportunities for growth.

As we examine our own behaviours and find better ways to do things, we are able to model and teach our children what we learn.  The articles featured below will share ways you can grow as a parent and/or help your children grow as well.

Common themes in the articles include:

~ fostering relationships based on unconditional love and mutual respect

~ building character through life experiences, intentional activities and discussions, and thoughtful reflection

~ developing emotional intelligence

~ refining communication skills

~ actively engaging in reflection so we can understand, process and build on our experiences

 

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