What is going well?

We were recently traveling with some friends and one of them asked my husband and I what we're doing well or what's going well in our parenting.

This was a great question to reflect on.  

So I want to ask you what are you doing well or what's going good in your parenting?

Get out a piece of paper and write for a few min. about this.  

Tomorrow I will share with you a few of the things we said.  One thing may surprise you.

Don't base this on your child's success or lack there of.  Think about how you feel.  What do you like that you do?

Here are just a few other questions that I thought of you may want to ponder?

What's important to you?

How do I know I'm a "good" parent?

What would a "good" parent think and do?

What's going well with (specific child)?

If you have a hard time with this that's ok.  I used to not be able to think of anything I was doing well until I learned coaching tools and applied them to myself and I saw the most success in my parenting.  

I can answer these questions more quickly and honestly and don't feel like I'm bragging.  

I can help you dig deep and find some of your own answers through 1:1 coaching.  I can help you feel more confident in your parenting and know how to not be reactive with your kids.  How to have more fun with them and enjoy motherhood a little more. 

I have two spots left for coaching in March.  That's now.  If you are interested, but nervous that's totally normal.  I used to feel embarrassed to tell people I had a life coach and was into self help.  If you are interested or have additional questions email me @meganwhitesidescoaching@gmail.com.

Have a great day!

Megan

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