Monday, June 22, 2009

The Job of Parenting

Welcome to the toughest job you'll every love, overall. This blog and it's content is designed to provide a foundation for parents to build upon so that they can help their children become the best they can be, while maintaining your sanity, your life and ultimately your relationship with your child. No, it won't be easy, but then again anything worthwhile never is.

Love your Kids; seems simple doesn't it? It's why you have kids in the first place isn't it? Your parents never mention that having kids is a huge responsibility, a 24/7 commitment to the health and well being of another person who will not always be the cute little minion you expect them to be.

What it boils down to is that parenting is a labor of Love and children are the product of that labor (yes, that is the fun part). As with any living thing, you need to begin with a strong base, lots of nurturing, sunlight, opportunity and guidance so that they can stand on their own one day. Really, isn't that the goal, to see our kids thrive, live, love, achieve and ultimately be happy.

Life is the ultimate balancing act. There is so much going on in our lives, we are ruled by our cell phones and planners. Children, however, require a little more personal attention. So, how does one balance the needs of onself, ones' spouse, children, career, family, friends, shopping ...the list goes on. LOVE YOUR KIDS is a plan to help take some of the stress out of parenting.
Coming next, the twelve ways to LOVE YOUR KIDS. These simple ideas when used consistently bring more peace and joy to the time you spend with your kids.