Abundant Love & Laughter = Positive Atmosphere
There are so many questions as a parent. When do we discipline, and when do we let things go?
When do we smile & shake our heads, and when do we sternly reprimand?
One thing that many of the successful Moms have in common, is their belief in abundant love, and the ability to laugh - both at situations, and at oneself. To take a few seconds before lashing out in a moment of anger, and always asking the question of themselves "how can I make them better?"
Parenting is serious business, but, that doesn't mean we have to go about it with a stern & serious demeanor. If we can be creative with our lessons and have them come from a place of love, and hopefully with a few laughs, the lessons will be more well received Also, if the "angry eyes" are something of a rarity, then they'll be more impactful when (unfortunately) they are needed.
One thing we must always be aware of is that we're in this for the long haul. While a sharp tongue might get the job done in the early years, what sort of long term relationship will excessive use of that pointy tongue forge with our child for the later years? What behaviors will they pick up and emulate from such tactics? On the flipside, if we let our children "get away with murder", then that too can create the sorts of results we'd rather avoid.
If our children see us take most things with a smile on our face and a humorous and optimistic attitude, what sorts of behaviors will they adopt from such a demeanor? If we always assume that the behaviors may need adjustment but that the people are good, what sort of person will they grow into to meet that expectation?
This is not to say that we should be dishonest in our emotions, but rather, we should adjust the source of said emotions so that no matter what the desired outcome, or (initial) cause, the source of our lessons is abundant love (and laughter!)
There are so many questions as a parent. When do we discipline, and when do we let things go?
When do we smile & shake our heads, and when do we sternly reprimand?
One thing that many of the successful Moms have in common, is their belief in abundant love, and the ability to laugh - both at situations, and at oneself. To take a few seconds before lashing out in a moment of anger, and always asking the question of themselves "how can I make them better?"
Parenting is serious business, but, that doesn't mean we have to go about it with a stern & serious demeanor. If we can be creative with our lessons and have them come from a place of love, and hopefully with a few laughs, the lessons will be more well received Also, if the "angry eyes" are something of a rarity, then they'll be more impactful when (unfortunately) they are needed.
One thing we must always be aware of is that we're in this for the long haul. While a sharp tongue might get the job done in the early years, what sort of long term relationship will excessive use of that pointy tongue forge with our child for the later years? What behaviors will they pick up and emulate from such tactics? On the flipside, if we let our children "get away with murder", then that too can create the sorts of results we'd rather avoid.
If our children see us take most things with a smile on our face and a humorous and optimistic attitude, what sorts of behaviors will they adopt from such a demeanor? If we always assume that the behaviors may need adjustment but that the people are good, what sort of person will they grow into to meet that expectation?
This is not to say that we should be dishonest in our emotions, but rather, we should adjust the source of said emotions so that no matter what the desired outcome, or (initial) cause, the source of our lessons is abundant love (and laughter!)
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