Being a parent does not come with a manual. And most are troubled with figuring it out when the kids show up. Talk about hands-on training.

And it’s so interesting as to what we see in our children and how we see it.

• Familiar traits, good or bad.
• Attitudes with not always gratitude; entitlement.
• Mannerisms that are the same.

As you raise your children, you’re faced with how you want your children to grow up and who you want them to become.

But is that always the right way to view our children?

Jung said that instead of focusing on what you want to change in the child, look at yourself.

The standard of perfection is real. We want what’s best for our kids, but at the same time, we want better kids.

So how is this serving our children?

If you want to raise a child that will impact the world that he/she touches, you have to first become who you want to be.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Become who you want to be!

Raising children has its ups and downs and all-arounds. But one thing that will serve you most in parenting with less guilt is to be who God desires you to be.

Because you can’t change your child. But when your child experiences their mother making changes to better herself, your child is taking notes.

Charles Swindoll said, “Each day of our lives, we are making deposits in the memory banks of our children.”

Do you want your child to see you struggle and gain success, or would you rather your child see only what success looks like?

Not a typical thought to cross our mama minds. Yet you and I have to be clear about how we are raising our children.

Is it coming from you preparing the path? Or are you preparing the child for the path?

Providing your children with everything only gives them a false sense of confidence. Parenting is about being real and still while being present.

You don’t have to run out and do everything.

“What you teach your child today equips your child for tomorrow.” ~ Kristianne Wargo

So beware of the standard of perfection. You don’t always have it right. And more importantly, it’s who you are becoming in the process.

You can’t hide your reflection from your child.

Be authentic. Be vulnerable. Be sincere. Be kind. Be joyful.

“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!“