A life of raising kids is certainly filled with adventure! You
never know what is going to come at you! The true test of balanced parenthood
is being able to keep our heads on straight when times get challenging. The key is to RESPOND to situations, not to
REACT to them. What’s the difference? Sometimes, it’s simply taking a second to
take a breath, let our anxious heads have a minute to settle in with the
situation and then making a clear and concise decision about how to handle
something rather than the typical knee-jerk reactions we are usually likely to
employ. But how do we do that when we
are in the moment? The key is less in the moment than in other moments. When we take good care of ourselves on a day
to day basis – rest, exercise, healthy food, self-care, nourishing relationships,
etc…we are more likely to have the internal resources to stay centered in a “knock-you-off-your-feet”
moment. What have you found works best
for helping you to stay calm in those crazy moments?
Wishing you balance,
Bette Alkazian, LMFT
Balanced Parenting
www.BalancedParenting.com
from MOMIPEDIA post on Facebook
6-15-16
