Raising the Future

I believe that when you hear the same message over and over from several different sources, Someone is trying to be sure you get the message. 

Message 1:  Today was a cool morning. Kylie and I stayed inside and played.  Just before nap time, we began playing with her dollies.  She asked the baby doll if she was hungry.  I, er, the doll said yes.  Kylie proceeded to ask her what she'd like.  Gave her a few different things and then helped her down from the doll's high chair.  And gave her a big hug and kiss.  I smiled, thinking, huh - that's just what I do with Kylie.  And it really hit home just how much she pays attention to how we interact.

Message 2:  I saw a clip of a very clever 12 year old, Adora Svitak.  Her message was beautiful and you would think so obvious... we are raising the next generation.  And she challenged the adults of the world not to try to "grow" children in their own image and box in their creativity, but to allow children to "blow us away" by taking us to the next level.

Message 3:  On my Facebook Fan Page, we're talking about Mother's Day and today, we explored what we appreciate about our own mothers.  I acknowledged my own Mom for her attention to her children.  There are 6 of us, but growing-up and even now, Mom always makes us feel special and worthy of her attention.  I truly believe it contributed to our self-confidence and trust.

Message 4:  A friend, creative and fellow coach, Ellie Jacques-Capon, quite simply said to me (in more words or less), "Wow.  A mother of 6 was able to make each child feel special and got not just attention, but quality attention.  That can be hard even for a mother of 1.  Can you imagine if you shared your Mom with the world, the inspiration that could be to other parents?"

What all these messages seem to be telling me:  As parents, we really have the most awesome power to bring change to the world... in the way we raise our children, in the way we treat our children, in the way we teach our children, in the way we let our children be. 

As a New Parent Coach, I love to help new Moms and Dads overcome the challenges of parenthood because I believe it benefits the whole family when Mom and Dad can release that stress and focus on parenting and each other.  These messages have inspired me to develop a teleseminar series rooted in the concept that "we parents make a difference".   If you're interested in learning more about these teleseminars, please sign up on my website or here to receive details as soon as they're available.