Looking back: Teen Mum #2

Positive #1

So thankful I chose to hang out with other like-minded mums. It encouraged me to keep going and to know that I wasn't alone in my parenting journey.

Positive #2

So grateful that I was able to stay at home when my two girls were tiny and then to only work part time when they were at school.

I loved spending time with them, just playing and doing craft and being present for all their milestones. I have a record of the little things they used to do and say and that is a lovely memory now.

Wish

I do wish I had been more firm with my bossy child when she was young. I paid for it later as we had to deal with bigger issues in her pre-teen years.

I enjoy my two beautiful teen girls now and have a lovely relationship with each of them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking Back: Teen Mum #1

 

At a recent GEMS meeting a few mums of teens shared some advice from their own parenting journey.

They each shared two things they were glad they had done when their teens were toddlers, and one thing they regret not doing.

The young mums who were there really appreciated this advice so I thought I would share their words of wisdom here.

 

1. I’m so glad my husband and I had coach time most nights. This was just a time each night when my husband and I would spend 10 – 15 minutes talking together. The children were not allowed to interrupt and we were giving them a tangible reminder of the priority of the marriage relationship.

2. I’m so glad I had a flexible routine. This was more helpful to me than the children at times! It helped make the myriad of tasks I has to perform each day manageable. It also gave me a basis plan for my day as opposed to making all the decisions on the spot.

3. I most regret my lack of consistency. So often this was the root of a particular issue. I know the importance of consistency in terms of training godly character qualities into the hearts of my children. This is still something I am working on!