Whenever you’re feeling stuck and battling against an old idea that doesn't quite work anymore, just think of another quote I love: “Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children Now I have six children, and no theories!”
You will naturally find that some parenting philosophies make more sense to you than others but being rigid about these parenting takes is…a mistake. In fact, if I were to make a bumper sticker for parents, it would read “Be flexible…or die!” You see, while it’s great to have ideas and plans, our children are here to challenge all of those preconceived expectations. We need to be nimble and willing to pivot to new ideas when old ones stop working. My best guess is you’ll be surprised how just “rolling with it” can keep your good mood—and your families’—going. Whenever you’re feeling stuck and battling against an old idea that doesn't quite work anymore, just think of another quote I love: “Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children Now I have six children, and no theories!”