Parenting Styles

Parenting is one of those things that you have to learn as you go, birth classes is something you can sign up for in advance, and learn all the different methods, places, and ways to create the birth you want.  There is no degree for parenting, and all we have is how our parents or other family memebers raised us, what we have learned from society, and our friends to bounce off of when the rollercoaster is a wild ride, or even when something is really working.

I spent the day with friends and kids at a birthday party at the park.  I absolutely love the park, it is an easy way to please 99.9% of any child.  My kids right away ran to play, not even participating in the party.  My daughter came to eat, as she always does, and my son was interested in the cake, he is not really a sweet tooth, I think he likes the whole experience of singing happy birthday and eating something yummy.

Some parents were watching their child's every move, and I guess it really does depend on the age as well.  My baby was in my carrier and my 4 year old and 2 1/2 year old were happily playing and I just hung out.  They easily make friends on the playground, even kids that were not part of the party.  It was a cozy little neighborhood park, perfect to know they would not get outside the gates, and not too busy.  They would come to check in with me from time to time, and I would make sure they drank water. (notice the great article about water that is attached - everyone needs hydration:)

I am realizing now how grateful I am that my children are so independent, and keep themselves busy.  That was one of my goals having them 18 months apart, just like my brother and I, still super close and friends for life.  If they were more clingy, it would be even more challenging than their intense, non stop energy.  The energy I get and I admire, and I am really enjoying my happy baby, but I am happy to know that I am satisfied.  God Bless women who fill their home with many children, your patience, strength, and spirituality are amazing.  For my own personal balance, I need to stop here so I do not lose myself, and to give 100% to each child.  That is why I feel so drained, I am so exhausted, and I have one more class to teach tonight at 9pm, which is in an hour.  As tired as I am, the adult interaction and spiritual exchange rejuvenates me.

Thank God For It All,
Happy Week,
Shavua Tov,
Coach Yulia