A fellow BMWK writer, friend, and soon to be first time dad posted a question on social media asking people to honestly share their fears about becoming first time parents. I started to respond to the post by listing all of the fears that had plagued me before becoming a parent. However, I decided against it. I didn’t want to scare the crap out of him with my paranoia and I … [Read more...]
Mothers, Are You Raising Someone’s Spouse or Someone’s Burden?
A mother can’t teach her son how to be a man, but she can certainly provide him with the tools and skills needed to be a mature, responsible, loving adult. I have had many conversations on a personal and professional level in which women have discussed the challenges of being in a committed relationship with a “man child.” These type of men simply were never taught to be or … [Read more...]
Why I’m Becoming a Kinder and More Patient Parent
If your children were asked to describe you, would they say that you are an angry and frustrated parent? Or would they describe you as a kind and gentle parent with a lot of patience? It pains me to think that my kids would refer to me as frustrated or angry, but it's the truth. That's why I'm working on ways to become a kinder and more patient parent. Why? As I study myself … [Read more...]