“Parenting is like having a bowling alley in your head.” Comedian Martin Mull
10 Tips for Stress-less parenting by Brenda Nixon
1. All kids can and do misbehave.
2. There are no perfect kids.
3. There are no perfect parents
4. Parenting is a short season of your life.
5. Physical affection is therapeutic; give and receive hugs.
6. See humor (somewhere) in each situation.
7. Take a break. Exercise, listen to soothing music, read a passage in the Bible, or enjoy a cup of coffee.
8. Talk to other parents to ease frustration.
9. Overlook some behaviors
10. Take comfort in knowing that the Perfect Parent is available to help you. He has children who are out of control, too.
Randy Tramp, author of Night to Knight, parent of 11 children (8 adopted), traveled around the globe in the Navy, camp director for mentally/physically disabled, safari in Africa, worked at a Federal Prison, Children’s Pastor before turning his full attention to writing.
He writes books, blogs and short stories.
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God bless you and your ministry.