Showing posts with label parenting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label parenting. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Want To Be A Better Parent?

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Raising a Father. All opinions are 100% mine.


Two years ago, when Junior started going to therapy, it was hard for him to admit that he needed help. The main reason he began therapy was to work through some issues he had, and still has, with his family, and how he was raised. He also wanted to make sure that he didn't have the same relationship with our kids that he had with his parents. He has always been a good father, but since therapy, he has become an even better one. He is able to see the situations that bring out the best in him, and also the ones where he is not at his best. I am proud to say that he is doing extremely well learning how to handle the not so good situations, and his relationship with our kids is flourishing.

The trailer above showcases a book, written by a father who also saw the flaws in his parenting. He was spending too much time at work, and his relationship with his daughter was suffering. In fact, he realized that he didn't know his daughter at all. His book, Raising a Father, shares his stories of leaving the corporate world, and building a home based business while spending quality time with his daughter. I know that it is not possible for all father's to do that, but I don't think that is the point. I think the inspiration in the book is how this man came to realize the important things in his life, and he took steps to make those things the center of his life.

I think all fathers should read this book. And mothers. I am sure there are working moms out there who want a better relationship, and more time, with their children. No parent is perfect. I am far from it myself. But having a positive relationship with your children should be a priority in life.

I know it is in mine.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Parenting

I am so lucky that my husband is a major participant in my kids lives. He's not one of those dads who has more important things to do than spend time with his family. When he is not working, he always makes time to go fishing with our son, or play games with our girls. I do not know what I would do without him.

I have such an amazing amount of respect for all the single parents out there. I can only imagine how hard it must be to not only work full time, but also parent full time, without any assistance. Luckily, there is a good amount of single parent advice out there to help get them through a rough patch, or for when they need a little support. I have many friends who are single parents, and they inspire me every day with their dedication and patience. Their children are very lucky kids, indeed.