Hi Mom's and Dad's....
Guess what? If your kids are smiling, healthy and happy, you're doing a good job!!! According to the great people at Parenting Magazine, the best parenting is done when your kids are fed and smiling.
I don't think it matters if you are rich or on welfare. I don't think it matters so much if you are in an alternative relationship or a traditional marriage. The point of good parenting is to provide a stable, loving, happy and healthy environment for your kids to grow up in. If your kids are happy, it seems you are doing your job right.
Parenting Magazine gives these five secrets for raising a Happy Family, and I couldn't agree more!
1. Happiness is basic, just ask your kids! ( your kids instinctively know you love them, and it is important to keep that relationship strong, do the things you know you should, regular sleeping schedules, don't force feed or scare kids into eating something they dont like, and don't ask your kids to do something you are too lazy to do yourself [I used to do that alot])!
2. Happiness changes over time! (your kids evolve, just like we do, what makes them happy today may not make them happy tomorrow, recognize this and dont get frustrated over it. Accept it and nurture it [how many musical instruments did you play in school, I played three before settling on singing]).
3. Happiness is contagious! (remember your mood rubs off on your kids, treat your self to a happy and healthy lifestyle and feed your kids good feelings as well as good food [ my parents never fought in front of me and don't argue too much around anyone, just sayin]).
4. Happiness can't be controlled! (you cannot control your kids, you can advise them and show them structure and discipline, but remember, they do not belong to you and you did not make them, you were blessed with the gift of raising them. Trying to control them could affect their overall happiness and your family's happiness as well)!
5. Happiness doesnt always make you happy! (Anxiety and stress as well as constant fear and worry are all parts of your life as a good parent. Understanding all of that and finding a healthy relaxing outlet for yourself, individually is key to your happiness, and will flow through to your children).
I think the world of Parenting Magazine and I love the article that inspired this post.I could only think of one thing to add that was not mentioned in the post...
The power of faith, and the power of smiling...
I promised myself that I would only make reference to religion in my blog and not bias toward one faith or denomination, but I do feel the happiest kids know their Creator.
Smile everyone, it is the easiest, cheapest, healthy thing you can do!
Love to all,
Rob!
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