Comments on: How To Be A Fantastic Parent http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/ Simple Happiness Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:33:11 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Gee http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/#comment-1771 Gee Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:25:16 +0000 http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/?p=468#comment-1771 Every child has a different mother! That is what I was told a long time ago, and it is so true! We are changing all the time...and growing! Every child has a different mother! That is what I was told a long time ago, and it is so true! We are changing all the time…and growing!

]]> By: Privilege of Parenting http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/#comment-1443 Privilege of Parenting Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:25:23 +0000 http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/?p=468#comment-1443 I'm with you Sherri... my passion is that we parents support each other to live the wisdom we already carry naturally within us. Sharing our ideas, but also our mutual support, serves the well-being of all our collective children, or so I hope. Namaste I’m with you Sherri… my passion is that we parents support each other to live the wisdom we already carry naturally within us. Sharing our ideas, but also our mutual support, serves the well-being of all our collective children, or so I hope.

Namaste

]]> By: Grace http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/#comment-661 Grace Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:35:19 +0000 http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/?p=468#comment-661 Thank you for this article. It is so encouraging to hear this sort of parenting advice, and it's much needed today. I especially like your point about needing down time. I think that moms really do try to do everything, and you are right that when you say yes to something, you say no to something else. I may think I'm doing myself a favor by cleaning the house at nap time, but I'd honestly rather take a shower and do pilates. Thanks for the encouragement! Thank you for this article. It is so encouraging to hear this sort of parenting advice, and it’s much needed today. I especially like your point about needing down time. I think that moms really do try to do everything, and you are right that when you say yes to something, you say no to something else. I may think I’m doing myself a favor by cleaning the house at nap time, but I’d honestly rather take a shower and do pilates. Thanks for the encouragement!

]]> By: Christi http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/#comment-626 Christi Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:37:01 +0000 http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/?p=468#comment-626 I love all of these suggestions, particularly keeping in mind how we want to parent our kids, what that really looks like. Thank you! I love all of these suggestions, particularly keeping in mind how we want to parent our kids, what that really looks like. Thank you!

]]> By: My 5 links for the week « Juggling Motherhood http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/#comment-621 My 5 links for the week « Juggling Motherhood Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:29:08 +0000 http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/?p=468#comment-621 [...] http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/#comment-618 - Loving this post about how to be a fantastic parent. Has lots of common sense advice, which leaves you thinking, “oh yeah, I’ve got to do that better!” [...] [...] http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/#comment-618 - Loving this post about how to be a fantastic parent. Has lots of common sense advice, which leaves you thinking, “oh yeah, I’ve got to do that better!” [...]

]]> By: Juggling Motherhood http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/#comment-618 Juggling Motherhood Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:28:18 +0000 http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/?p=468#comment-618 Great post. I was nodding my head to all of them! We don't want to look back thinking that we should have done things differently....we have the chance now to put those things you mentioned into practice! Thanks for the reminder =) Great post. I was nodding my head to all of them! We don’t want to look back thinking that we should have done things differently….we have the chance now to put those things you mentioned into practice! Thanks for the reminder =)

]]> By: 15 minute bedtimes | Parenting Help in New Hampshire http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/#comment-609 15 minute bedtimes | Parenting Help in New Hampshire Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:35:23 +0000 http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/?p=468#comment-609 [...] How To Be A Fantastic Parent [...] [...] How To Be A Fantastic Parent [...]

]]> By: Amylouise http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/#comment-607 Amylouise Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:01:30 +0000 http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/?p=468#comment-607 Great post! I know that #3 works because I started it this last summer and it improved my life immensel. You worded it much nicer than I did to myself. The way I came to it was that I needed time when I wasn't "at work" even though I am a stay at home mom. So I decided that I am only on the clock when they are awake or put another way, I only do housework when the family is watching. That way, when I get up at 5 am, I don't empty the dishwasher, I get to read the news online or read a book. Having some genuine "me" time makes me a better mom. Great post! I know that #3 works because I started it this last summer and it improved my life immensel. You worded it much nicer than I did to myself. The way I came to it was that I needed time when I wasn’t “at work” even though I am a stay at home mom. So I decided that I am only on the clock when they are awake or put another way, I only do housework when the family is watching. That way, when I get up at 5 am, I don’t empty the dishwasher, I get to read the news online or read a book. Having some genuine “me” time makes me a better mom.

]]> By: Greg - Live It with less http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/#comment-606 Greg - Live It with less Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:25:27 +0000 http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/?p=468#comment-606 Our third is due 29th December, you would think we would have the hang of it now, but parenting is an ongoing learning experience and this site is full of helpful, friendly and timely information, that helps me grow as parent. Thank you for keeping it real. Greg Our third is due 29th December, you would think we would have the hang of it now, but
parenting is an ongoing learning experience and this site is full of helpful, friendly and
timely information, that helps me grow as parent. Thank you for keeping it real.
Greg

]]> By: Lisis http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/2009/11/how-to-be-a-fantastic-parent/#comment-605 Lisis Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:13:56 +0000 http://www.zenfamilyhabits.net/?p=468#comment-605 Oh, 5 and 10 are priceless! RELAX, and spend QUALITY time with the kids. If parents just did those two things, the world would be a better place. :) Oh, 5 and 10 are priceless! RELAX, and spend QUALITY time with the kids. If parents just did those two things, the world would be a better place. :)

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