Have you realised that parenting is a full-time job yet?

Oh, it is, if you didn't know this, please know it today.

To raise children effectively, at least one or two parents must come to terms with this reality and be ready to put in the work.

The challenge that resurfaces in my work with parents is that they want to raise wholesome children but do not want to do the work required.

For this reason, they miss out on small details ( the acorns) and because these small details are ignored they accumulate and form bigger challenges (oak trees) with fat stumps and branches which are more difficult to deal with.

Others still believe parenting is something that shouldn't be planned or given extra thought. 

"Do what works for you?" they say, without minding if what works for you is good for the child. 'Isorite o...'

Dear parent, parenting requires that you are present, watching, attentive, supportive and intentional daily.

The result is that you will ALWAYS find gaps in your child's foundation skills and other areas (no matter how small) and then you can go to work and nip it in the board.

The first 18 years of a child's life are the years of parenting for a reason. 

They are the years of ACTIVE teaching and there is always a gap to fill. If you don't have any , perhaps you have to look closer and be more PRESENT.

Have a blessed week ahead.

P.S: We are Open for work ! Ready for the assignment. Co-pilot mode activated .💃🏻

Marybeth Chima

Educator & Parent Coach 

The MentorMum.