30/01/2014 - Parenting issues

Isn't it amazing how such beautiful little things can grow horns and run the household? ...

You are not alone.  Parents across the land are becoming tired, caught up in a home life where the children are slowly but surely getting away with more and more.  It's when these behaviours come out to play, that we feel the need to regain control.  They're only kids, how hard could it be?  I'm their parent, they'll listen to me...Oh no, they have called my bluff - what now? ...

What now is you have just made you job a little harder.

Parenting is one of the hardest roles you will ever undertake, a role that doesn't come with instructions.  The only skills you have been given are "hand me downs" and where did they get their ideas from? Not to mention that you don't get paid.  You've tried and nothing seems to work.  Bluffing doesn't work, threatening doesn't work, your partner's ideas - well they're wrong because they are different from yours.  Your head hurts, your throat is sore and where did those bags under your eyes come from? 

You've read books, talked to friends, asked Mum how she handled you guys when you were kids... Why isn't this working?  Maybe it's true ... that I really am a bad Mum or Dad.

If this is a lot like you, a little like you or you think this is where you are heading, than take a breath and try to relax.  It's all pretty normal except when you start to feel out of control, question your sanity, your ability and most importantly start to engage in negative self-talk.

Over the next few hints and tips we are going to unravel some of the uncertainties, mysteries and self-doubts that may be creeping into your head and affecting your self-esteem, your spousal relationship, your relationship with the kids and the peace and harmony of your home.

It really is easy to restore structure and peace back into your home.  I’ll show you how.