Do you consider yourself a good parent? How about a great parent?
You’re on Just Parenting Advice because you need, well, advice.
You wonder things like, “What do I do when my child…?” and “How can I get my child to…?: and, more generally, “How do I become a better parent?”
But sometimes, even after finding parenting advice, you still feel like you’re not the best parent you can be…
You may lose it and yell at your kids. You may overbook your schedule and have to tell one of your kids that they can’t go where you promised you’d take them. You might say something to one of your kids that you instantly regret and wish you could take back.
Suddenly you feel bad about your parenting…
But you’re actually a better parent than you think you are…
One reason why you shouldn’t doubt yourself so much anymore is that you’re…
…the best mommy and daddy for your children. And even if you feel bad about one little thing, remember that there are a bazillion other things you are doing RIGHT!
Don’t believe me? Get out a sheet of paper right now, even if it’s the back of an envelope, and write down 5 things that you didn’t screw up today with your kids. These are going to be things you did well.
Maybe your list would look something like this:
- I buckled them in the car.
- They ate breakfast.
- I helped her wash her hands in the public restroom.
- I held her hand in the parking lot.
- I chopped up the apple and peeled it first.
See how the list could go on? You’re doing way better than you think! Don’t let these “little” things get overlooked as being unimportant.
In fact, post the 5 things you did well today in the comments section below so we can celebrate with you. You can even title your list: “I”m such a great parent because I…” and then list your 5 things.
Then check out this full article below for 9 more reasons why you should celebrate your parenthood and give yourself more credit for everything that you’ve been doing so far.
10 Reasons You’re A Better Parent Than You Think You Are [Shine.Yahoo]
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