Peaches Parenting Pitfalls: 3rd Core Value “Strong Work Ethics”

My goal is to instill these 8 Core Values: Trustworthy, Benevolent, Strong Work Ethics, Overcome Adversity, Love Yourself, Productive Communication, Accountable, Effective Emotions. 3) Strong Work Ethics. What does that mean to a child? Most caregivers cannot take their children to work with them, so mirroring yourself is somewhat impossible. We must also consider the… Continue reading Peaches Parenting Pitfalls: 3rd Core Value “Strong Work Ethics”

Peaches Parenting Pitfalls: 2nd Core Value “Benevolence”

My goal is to instill these 8 Core Values: Trustworthy, Benevolent, Strong Work Ethics, Overcome Adversity, Love Yourself, Productive Communication, Accountable, Effective Emotions. 2) Benevolence. In its purest form: kind, generous, doing good. Seems simple enough.Digging deeper: compassionate, concerned for others, selfless acts of good deeds, merciful, positive actions that result in positive consequences. Now… Continue reading Peaches Parenting Pitfalls: 2nd Core Value “Benevolence”

Peaches Parenting Pitfalls:  First Core Value “Trustworthy”

In my pursuit of cohesion amidst our chaotic lives, I had to consciously decide to structure a foundation rather than blindly chase down a crazed monster and struggle to capture it day after day. As I have shared in the past, I have developed 8 core values that I am choosing for our foundation. I… Continue reading Peaches Parenting Pitfalls:  First Core Value “Trustworthy”

Peaches Parenting Pitfalls: Core Values

In this fast-paced world we may find ourselves going through the motions. Have you ever stopped to question the outcome that you would like to achieve? Once I made the conscious decision to analyze our overall goals, I was able to transform the methods out of our madness. Ultimate Goal: Build a legacy in the… Continue reading Peaches Parenting Pitfalls: Core Values

Peaches Parenting Pitfalls: Big Bad Behaviors

When I think back to all the times that I have had big bad behaviors myself or have witnessed other adults portraying attitudes of aggression in front of little people, it’s no wonder we see it replicated and used against us by our little ones when we least expect it! Have no fear… as adults,… Continue reading Peaches Parenting Pitfalls: Big Bad Behaviors

Peaches Parenting Pitfalls : Three C’s

When you feel that you are under attackand controlling your emotions is something that you lackRemind yourself of the three C’sand put your mind at easeYou must remain Calm when tempers start to riseEnvision yourself through their eyesTo make a Compromise does not mean that youmust relinquish your controlIf you are only fighting to prove… Continue reading Peaches Parenting Pitfalls : Three C’s

Peaches Parenting Pitfalls: Mirror Image

Those little eyes see more than we think. And yet, their minds process in a different manner than we might anticipate. When we think of how another adult can witness the same situation as us, with an absolutely obscured perception than our own, it is easy to comprehend why children with such innocent and malleable… Continue reading Peaches Parenting Pitfalls: Mirror Image

Parenting Puzzle Peace: The Struggle

As many caregivers have encountered, all the unique little beasts of the world are completely different from one another. And just when you think that you have them figured out… they change who they are! How then are we supposed to raise these little creatures to become independent, considerate, emotionally stable, and successfully functioning adults?!?… Continue reading Parenting Puzzle Peace: The Struggle