Wednesday, May 13, 2015

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!