Mom's Column
Having Patience With Children
We all lose our temper with our children, but it's usually not necessary.
Have you ever watched a TV show where parents are screaming at their children? They are throwing a massive fit, yelling, screaming, and losing it on their children. Have you wondered if you ever acted like that parent? I know that parenting is very hard work. I also know that I lose my patience more than I should. I am not a patient person by nature. I tend to move quickly and think everyone else should be able to keep up, including my children. To keep myself in check, I take many deep breaths and remind myself constantly to not sweat the small stuff. A very wise man (My Dad) told my husband before our wedding, “Don’t sweat the small stuff, and remember, everything is small stuff.” This has become a mantra in our house. Muddy boots on …
