http://www.daysofyouandme.com/2010/06/09/moms-survival-guide-and-giveaway/ Written and photographed by Jessica Monte Sat, 19 May 2012 14:59:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.daysofyouandme.com/2010/06/09/moms-survival-guide-and-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-6143 Jessica Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:42:41 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=4034#comment-6143 Laura, I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing anxiety. It is difficult to stay a calm place when we're worried about our child's temperament; it must feel so frustrating for you and for him, not to mention having to wonder what observers might be thinking. I remember feeling as though other parents and strangers would offer me so much advice, and sometimes this made me feel uncomfortable. Over time, I got better at trusting my instincts and letting go of someone's good intentions but, in my opinion, style that didn't resonate with my own. I think, no matter what books you read or who you might look to for suggestions, it is best to trust your gut and parent from within. I still struggle with this though; still, I hope that it gets easier and easier as my children get older and learn the ropes of being a mother. Laura, I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing anxiety. It is difficult to stay a calm place when we’re worried about our child’s temperament; it must feel so frustrating for you and for him, not to mention having to wonder what observers might be thinking. I remember feeling as though other parents and strangers would offer me so much advice, and sometimes this made me feel uncomfortable. Over time, I got better at trusting my instincts and letting go of someone’s good intentions but, in my opinion, style that didn’t resonate with my own. I think, no matter what books you read or who you might look to for suggestions, it is best to trust your gut and parent from within. I still struggle with this though; still, I hope that it gets easier and easier as my children get older and learn the ropes of being a mother.

]]> http://www.daysofyouandme.com/2010/06/09/moms-survival-guide-and-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-6138 Laura Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:57:17 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=4034#comment-6138 I'm hitting an anxiety peak with Liam again. He's really begun to exhibit a temper and we are constantly having to work on him calming down if he gets frustrated. I've started just not going places because I don't know where or when the mood will strike for a tantrum. Anyway, I have some very solid ideas about discipline and how we will be doing things in our home. What am I supposed to do about all the people around us who have vastly different parenting philosophies from me? How does one "agree to disagree"? It's stupid, I know, but I am honestly feeling so frustrated because everyone has an opinion and they want theirs to be heard and they never want to listen. I’m hitting an anxiety peak with Liam again. He’s really begun to exhibit a temper and we are constantly having to work on him calming down if he gets frustrated. I’ve started just not going places because I don’t know where or when the mood will strike for a tantrum. Anyway, I have some very solid ideas about discipline and how we will be doing things in our home. What am I supposed to do about all the people around us who have vastly different parenting philosophies from me? How does one “agree to disagree”? It’s stupid, I know, but I am honestly feeling so frustrated because everyone has an opinion and they want theirs to be heard and they never want to listen.

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