Saturday, January 12, 2013

Concerns that parents drive you crazy


From weaning a child from diapers to teaching teenagers how to drive a car - job as a parent is filled with all kinds of tasks that you can imagine in this world. And in a good many cases, overcome anxiety and stress of family life. 


To reduce the level of family stress, Ingrid Prueher, the owner of Baby Planner in New York and trainer to control stress has compiled a list of the five most common concerns that you should not forget.

Forget the schedule.
Children need routine and structure, but always keep them within the scheduled timetable is not always possible, warns Ingrid. Planning is important, but be-planned every minute of every day is not necessary and is likely to cause stress to parents and children. Teach your child to let things run their course ... and start over again the next day - it's very important lesson.

Do not worry so much about money
It is the largest family in the most stress trigger, but it is important to remember that your child does not have to buy everything. It does not make you a better parent, says Ingrid. Although it sounds like a cliche, the most valuable things a parent can give a child can not be bought in a shopping center. Love, understanding, support, time ... the list goes no cost.

Stop comparing
It is normal to watch the other children, and even parents, to see if it fit you or your child. However, every child, parent and family's unique story and there is no need to compare what your child is adopted or achieved as compared to other children. Just because your child is the last in a neighborhood that has not mastered riding a bike, does not mean that with him there is something wrong.

Do not be obsessed with the idea of ​​a perfect parent
The pressure on parents to have to do everything, just the best, is present on all sides of the media to the other parents and even family members. No matter how hard they try, in the end, none of us are without sin - and that's fine. Our mistakes children make a great opportunity to learn from our mistakes, says Ingrid.

Finally, parents can forget that you are all-knowing
It is linked to the question of perfection. We do not have all the answers for kids, and it gives us a chance to enjoy them with the beauty of discovering new things.

So next time, when you realize that you pressed with all parties, a little pause and remember that parents are just people. 

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