My Parenting Resolutions
As we celebrate the end of one year and the start of the next, a lot of us contemplate on what we have done the past year and what we intend to accomplish the next year.
Some make resolutions — from losing weight to improving one's outlook in life — at the beginning of the secular year. I am one of them.
I intend to improve my parenting skills. Having learned more as a parent the past years, I aim to use what I have learned and make the necessary adjustments in order to become a more effective parent and to make sure that both my kids grow up as good adults.
In 2007, as a parent, I intend to:
- Shout less. I should control myself more and try to breathe deeply before reacting to my sons' antics. I wouldn't be a good example if I show them that shouting will get me what I want.
- Be more patient. Related to above resolution.
- Be consistent. Kids are confused enough, as it is.
- No more "I am working" answer whenever my child wants my attention.
- Be a bit more strict, especially when it comes to bedtime and putting their toys in order.
- Avoid having an argument with my husband when in front of my kids
- Never take shortcuts. Just because I am tired or sleepy does not excuse me from doing things the right (despite it being long) way.
What about YOU? What are your parenting resolutions? Do share.
December 30th, 2006 at 9:07 am
I love those resolutions, Melissa. Being patient is a great one. Sometimes it feels as if the distance between calm and anxious gets shorter – gotta work on that one.
And how important is a good relationship between parents? The damage this can do to little ones a overlooked, I think. What a great resolution to put in there.
For me, I think I’m working on reconnecting. Taking 2007 to reassess what is great about the family and not taking it for granted. But I think I’ll steal yours, as well.
December 31st, 2006 at 4:06 pm
Tricky, tricky, tricky. I wouldn’t give my ‘intentions’ the status of ‘resolutions’ because we know what happens to those a couple of weeks after the 1st.
Best wishes and Cheers – you certainly have the right sentiment
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