My kids aren’t at all like I thought they’d be–but that’s okay! I’ve quit trying to change them. I accept and honor the amazing, unique people they are. And you know what? We’re all happier.
Posts in the "Being Your Own Kind of Perfect" category:
The Anti-Summer-Bucket-List Campaign
I am aiming this summer to stop my mom-overachievement tendencies and to see instead where a quieter journey takes us. I want to explore a new kind of summer bucket list this year. Or, I guess you could say an anti-list.
Four Simple Words
Sometimes being the “perfect” mother means taking a step back and seeing yourself from the eyes of your child.
Spiritual Sundays: Redefining Perfection
There was a time, long ago, when I was perfect. And then . . . I had children.
Permission to Breathe
If you’ve ever wished you could do MORE for your children (even though you’re doing the best you can), here’s a fresh perspective.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Motherhood could be the greatest adventure of all! But who really decides what your adventure will be? How will your story end? What is your mothering storyline? Author Mary Jenkins shares how she discovered her story is different from every other mother’s.
To Grouchy Moms Everywhere (I’m one of them!)
For several years now I’ve been trying to live under the guise that I’m one of those fantastic moms whose entire life is made up of silver linings. I’ve tried to convince myself that I am the epitome of optimism, and when I read all those articles describing how much happier optimistic people are, I […]
Book Summary: The Happiness Project
With a straightforward tone that is both reassuring and inspiring, Rubin reassures us that with focus and dedication, finding greater happiness is totally achievable.
Redefining “Cool” and “Popular” for our Kids
What mother wouldn’t want her child to be cool and popular? Well, according to a recent study, being part of the “cool” crowd in middle school might not be all it’s cracked up to be by the time those same kids hit their 20’s.
Power of Moms Pick: Strong Willed Children Are a Blessing, Not a Curse
Have you ever wondered why your children have such strong wills? Have you thought that maybe you’ve done something wrong? Through the words of a wise friend, Lynnette Sheppard learned that her children’s strong wills are nothing to fear…and are even a reason to rejoice.
When Children Come “Pre-Wired”
We might believe that we’re encouraging our children to be who and what they want to be, but we probably also assume our children will naturally follow in our footsteps. Is this assumption preventing us from having close, connected relationships with our children?
What Happens When Your Instincts Are Wrong?
So often we use our instincts to respond to the needs of our children. We go with our gut. But what if our gut is wrong? Amanda Hamilton Roos shares her discovery of what really matters when instincts lead you astray.
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