I guess since you are here and you are reading you’re curious. Thanks! You probably want to find something helpful that you can take away AND you want to find insight and inspiration to find ways to sweeten your bitter moments? So what is this Doreen person going to teach me? You’re probably thinking – go ahead… inspire me.
When I was starting this blog, I was encouraged to find a niche… a specialty if you will. My niche is life lessons. I bring a good amount of life experience to the arena, I have a strong background in psychology, and I am a teacher. I have learned to reflect and adjust. I have found that learning from mistakes and being willing to grow are critical skills to happiness.
One specialty, and one of my proudest accomplishment(s) is raising kids. My daughters are the most incredible people you will ever meet. No, seriously they are. Not kidding… and yours (although they probably are already) can be too. Parenting is not innate – it’s something that can be learned and improved upon with self-reflection and adjustment. I will never be Mother of the Year, and I have made PLENTY of mistakes, but I try my best to reflect, adjust, apologize and share. Reflection can be tough, but it is truly a critically important skill. If nothing changes, nothing changes… makes sense, right?
Today’s lesson: The most important lesson…the most important lesson that will help you and the rest of the world: Parenting 101 – RAISING GREAT KIDS.
My kids asked me to write a “How To” book so they can refer to it when they have kids. So here you go – this is something I started a while ago. These are the bullet points. I will make the complete version with examples and elaboration available another time.
The world needs good humans. It is your responsibility to be the best parent for your sweeties. Here are my life lessons for raising great kids.
My daughters know this above all else…
I may not always love what you do, but I will always love you. I will trust you until you give me a reason not to. I love you endlessly.
If you made it this far, I sincerely thank you for valuing my thoughts. I truly hope you can take something from this little lesson. Please share, and follow me on my quest to help find the sweetness in life!
Much Love,
Doreen
Great post! I love your name. My Dad taught me very early in life that if life gives you lemons make lemonade. I live by this. Love your child rearing principles. Child have a voice & it should be heard at the right time & place. I look forward to reading more of your blog.
Brava! Michele