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Here is this week’s “Monday Mashup”, a quick list of what we are finding useful. If you enjoy it, please feel free to forward it to friends.
Blogpost We Read
Becoming a parent is an exciting and transformative experience, but it can also be a daunting one. There’s no instruction manual for raising a child, and even the most experienced parents can face unexpected challenges. That’s why it’s important to take the time to reflect on your own strengths and weaknesses before you become a parent.
In a recent blog post from Fatherly, 12 new fathers share their experiences and insights on what they’re glad they knew about themselves before becoming a dad. From learning how to prioritize self-care to embracing vulnerability and letting go of perfectionism, these dads offer valuable perspectives on the joys and challenges of parenthood.
Here’s one of the stories:
“One thing I knew about myself going into parenthood was that I am not a patient person when learning new things. Typically, I like the bare minimum of coaching and teaching, then I like to jump in and learn on the fly. With parenting, obviously, that can be dangerous. But I knew I wasn’t going to listen to endless podcasts or read all the books. So, knowing my shortcomings, I realized that I was able to prepare by doing two things: finding books that worked for me, and asking people for their top three pieces of parental advice. I was able to balance figuring things out on my own and having help with the basics.”
– Brian, 42, California
This Week’s Article
The Unpopular Parent Helper of the Week
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Have a wonderful week, all.
Much love to you and your family,
The Monkey Mashup Staff
P.S. Here are Family Enrichment Events!
Less Yelling, More Talking!
Learn strategies to help your teen follow through on chores and responsibilities, manage disrespect and backtalk, and build a positive relationship. This class is for parents of teens and tweens ages 11+. Upon registration, receive a welcome letter and Zoom link. Register here
Improving Your Teen’s Behavior
Learn to guide your under-performing or misbehaving teen towards success with problem-solving strategies, beyond consequences and rewards. This class is for parents of teens and tweens ages 11+. Upon registration, receive a welcome letter and Zoom link. Register here
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“What I’m Glad I Knew About Myself Before I Became A Dad, According To 12 Men” Blogpost by Fatherly
Improving Your Teen’s Behavior, an event hosted by Eva Dwight Coaching & Consulting
Less Yelling, More Talking, an event hosted by Eva Dwight Coaching & Consulting
