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Aug 30 2008

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Parenting a Teen is Easy {part 1}

Posted at 11:07 am under Family & Parenting,Self Reflection

Attack of the Couch Potatoes!
3 teens from left to right: Noah, Carina & Charice

Each day I write down an intention and 5 Simple Ways to practice it. Today my intention is to take it easy. As soon as I wrote “take it easy” in my journal I felt this nice, calming peace settle through my body. Aaahhhh, I let out a sigh of relief and triple underlined the word “easy”. Then I wrote it in big capital letters: EASY! Then I wrote “life is easy.”

This past week has been a challenging parenting week and I might blog more about the specifics later. As I begin my day today with a grouchy, depressed teenager I am going to practice the idea that parenting my teen is easy. I mean, I know that it’s challenging and confusing – believe me, I know! But, today it’s easy. I’m just going to do the best I can and watch how it goes. I’m going to be open and honest with my teen about how I’m feeling and give her feedback on her behavior. And I’m going to do it all from this place of parenting my teen is easy.

I feel so inspired and ready to take on my day. I I can handle anything my teen throws my way. Wish me well and I’ll let you know how it goes…

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  • http://www.momisodes.com Momisodes

    That is a wonderful idea on writing down a daily intention. Parenting can truly be SO challenging. I love your positive and open attitude. :)

    Momisodess last blog post..Weekly Winners

  • http://tropicofmom.com Holly at Tropic of Mom

    Were you able to take it easy? I think teens really try your patience.

    Holly at Tropic of Moms last blog post..Tropic of Mom’s fruity chicken salad

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