One of the most memorable parts in Alice In Wonderland, for me, was where she explains that she often gives herself good advice, but very seldom takes it. This next bit of advice is very good, but I am in need of the reminder myself, because I am not currently taking it.
The advice: Every day read a bit from a parenting book.
When I have taken my own advice, I have noticed a big difference in how I parent. The "daily bit" doesn't even have to apply to the day's situations. It's as if the act of reading parenting ideas dusts off the parenting tools already in my belt.
Perhaps it the act of reading reminds me that I'm teaching not babysitting my children. Perhaps it realigns my priorities toward loving them not reacting to them. Perhaps it feels like a mentor is with me and I'm not having to parent alone or in the dark.
Perhaps your reasons will be different than mine. All I know is that reading a bit from a parenting book a day keeps a "witchy Mom" away.
Any of you have a similar experience? What are your favorite parenting books? I will be sharing mine in future posts.
~Valerie Harmon
Friday, May 25, 2007
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