Parenting: The Hardest Thing You Will Ever Do

Several years ago when I was working at a church in Mississippi, a father of a teenager told me that being a parent is the hardest thing you will ever do.  I didn’t have any children of my own at the time, but I thought that I had some understanding of what this father was talking about.  On one hand, I was a youth pastor at the time, and I worked with families every day.  So, I had a glimpse into the some of the struggles that parents and their children face, and I had some insight into how are hard parenting can be.  But in some ways, I really had no idea how difficult parenting can be.  After having a child of my own, I now get the full effect of what this father was trying to say.

Parenting is hard, and it really is one of the most difficult things you will ever do.  Maybe you’re struggling in your parenting right now.  Maybe you have doubts about how you are doing as a parent.  Maybe you question your ability to parent your children effectively and wonder, “Am I getting this right?”  If you’ve asked yourself these questions, you are not alone.   All parents question themselves at times.  It’s totally normal to question the job we do as parents.  But the truth is, as moms and dads, we do the best we can with what we’ve got, and that’s all we can expect of ourselves.  

So, do you want to be a better parent?  Are you facing some challenges in the parenting of your children and need some help?  Are you looking for some new parenting strategies?  Or do you simply need encouragement and support as you struggle with the many challenges of parenthood?  Then I would like to help. 

Sometimes it can be helpful to have another perspective from someone outside of your family who can see things you might not be able to see…someone who is not emotionally connected to your situation.  I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to talk about the challenges you’re facing in parenting your children.   In my work with parents, I see myself as a guide and coach.  I won’t judge you, but I will encourage, support, and offer some options for connecting with your children as you seek to be a greater parent.  If you would like to talk about setting up an appointment, please contact me at The Connection Place today.