I have been challenged today. Talking and writing about parenting is something I enjoy doing. However, I was challenged to become the best of the best and help others. How can I write and speak about it if I am not that great at it? I like to think that I am a good parent. I listen to my kids and read to them. I get after them and make sure they do their homework, practice their skills, read, get good food, get plenty of rest, and brush their teeth.
It is a struggle to do this. There are a lot of other responsibilities weighing on me. I know I chose to do more with my life. Therefore, I get to juggle everything I chose to do. The challenge that was laid out before me, was to become better at parenting. How can I do that? I have to become more resourceful. When someone offers me help, I need to graciously accept it. When someone with better results has a great idea, I should listen and follow their lead.
I should not wear a mask pretending to be like someone I am not. I really don’t want to do that. I get to parent my way, but be more focused on getting the results that I want.