I’m often told that I need to stop judging other parents. That my opinions are offensive and I’m being judgemental. “To each their own” they say and they berate me for “not seeing another way“. There are so many flaws at the root of this concept. I hope you’ll hear me out. Judgement Is Inevitable […]
Releasing Parental Pressures
This post is part of the 30 Days Towards Connected Parenting series. contains affiliate links As a new parent, I felt an unspoken pressure. It grew as my child grew and it made me uncomfortable. This pressure came in many forms but the underlying thought was that as the parent, I had to be The Boss. […]
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I don’t want to be viewed as a ‘good parent’ by a society that thinks so little of children
Being a respectful parent, I’m sometimes told what I do isn’t good parenting. ‘Good parents’ punish their kids, they control them and this apparently makes children into good adults. I feel as though almost all parents hope to help their kids grow into adults that know how to make smart choices and have emotional intelligence. I […]
