“While I’m still nurturing myself, recognizing how I do it is taking some practice.”
Definitely true! Learning all the little ins and outs of parenting takes practice, too (and a lot of trial and error). I used to look at people with kids in my pre-kids era and think, “Wow. They really know what they’re doing.” I think the reality is we’re all on different steps in the journey of discerning the art of parenting, and as soon as we think we maybe have it down a little… the kids change and we are once again learning.
It’s also about rebuilding and redefining your identity and your relationships with those close to you, especially your significant other. Your priorities change so drastically, what you have emotional, mental, and physical energy for shifts.
They say that our children teach us how to be parents. They teach us how to be patient, creative, flexible, and empathetic. Sometimes I feel like they teach me more about myself and how to be a better human than I will ever be able to teach them.
“While I’m still nurturing myself, recognizing how I do it is taking some practice.”
Definitely true! Learning all the little ins and outs of parenting takes practice, too (and a lot of trial and error). I used to look at people with kids in my pre-kids era and think, “Wow. They really know what they’re doing.” I think the reality is we’re all on different steps in the journey of discerning the art of parenting, and as soon as we think we maybe have it down a little… the kids change and we are once again learning.
It’s also about rebuilding and redefining your identity and your relationships with those close to you, especially your significant other. Your priorities change so drastically, what you have emotional, mental, and physical energy for shifts.
They say that our children teach us how to be parents. They teach us how to be patient, creative, flexible, and empathetic. Sometimes I feel like they teach me more about myself and how to be a better human than I will ever be able to teach them.