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Children Of Incarcerated Mothers

A Post About Children Of Incarcerated Mothers 

By Tyler Owens

The E’s of Parenting

The E’s of Parenting: Expectations, Examples, Excitement & Elevation!

The word parenting is difficult to define and it means different things to different people. The way you parent is impacted by your family traditions, social experiences, educational level, financial standing, confidence, and many other factors. Being aware of who you are as an individual will help to take the best parts of you to share with your children.
For me, parenting is a learning journey every day. Regardless of my educational level, research experience in the field of parenting, as well as my commitment to my professional role as a Parenting Coordinator I still need to focus on my individual growth as a parent. It’s similar to a psychologist scheduling their own appointments with their psychologist.
No one knows everything. Don’t be embarrassed or ashamed. We are all doing our best as parents. Create a supportive parenting circle, that helps you to work out your questions or concerns. Just yesterday, I phoned a friend about the best way to handle the pressure of Valentine’s Day in Middle School for girls. OMG, let’s remember if its important to the children, take time to make it a priority. This will set the foundation of the parent-child relationship for the future.

 

As we enjoy and embrace the challenges of this parenting journey, we can start with the E’s of Parenting: Expectations, Examples, Excitement & Elevation.

·  When you have high expectations, your children have high expectations. Encourage them to stretch beyond their current reality.
·  Share your expectations with your children as a student, friend, and sibling as well in other roles in their life. When children are given clear expectations with support their chances for success and commitment to achieving increases.
·  As parents we are the first example of hard work, love, forgiveness, compassion and everything else. Be mindful the kids are always watching.
·  Excuses comfort incapacity! (#TDJakes). Identify educational opportunities for your children to elevate their grades and social experiences. Join parenting groups, participate in library events, learn and read together.
·  Spending time with your family is priceless. The best things in life are free: hugs, love & laughs Kiss Let's get excited about parenting!
 
Parenting is active and forever evolving. Share with us how you plan to incorporate the Parenting E’s in your home? 
 

Parenting Physical Therapy

Grab a pencil, a computer or something to take notes, visualize your goals, share your next steps with a friend. This is a physical and mental parenting workout. It’s Parenting PT (Physical Therapy) Time!

PT Topic: My 2020 Parenting Plan

We set goals for work, finances and our relationships. Let’s set specific goals for our roles as parents. There’s no one size fits all for any family but we must be realistic with the reality of our homes before we can set realistic and meaningful goals.
 
Alright Let’s get started!!!
 
So, what’s my goal? As a Principal in a federal prison with about a two-hour commute sometimes I’m drained after work, mentally and physically. If I can’t have an outburst or don’t listen to my staff or supervisors, I’m’ not allowed to do it at home either. So, my 2020 Parenting Plan is to begin with increasing supportive communication with my husband and children.

PT (Physical Therapy) Communication Exercises/Tips:

  •  Create a safe space in the home for everyone to share their feeling respectfully.

  • Allow everyone to share how they feel regarding the communication in the house (do they feel like they are being heard, are all voices equal) Yes, mom and dad its important to hear what they are processing and how they are processing it. Even when it sounds crazy and oppositional to your traditional beliefs.
  •  Identify communication concerns, talk about it and come to an agreement.
  • Play games and send loving and funny text messages and emails.
 
Share your family goals with us. What will your Parenting Plan focus on? How’s the communication in your home? What could you do to improve the communication with your spouse, significant other and children?

 

 

What is PARENTING? Could parents benefit from parenting education?

What is PARENTING? Could parents benefit from parenting education?

It’s okay for us to learn about parenting. We seek advice for jobs, love and money.  Moms and dads would ask how to operate a car before they ask how to find a better way to enjoy homework time.

What’s wrong with seeking parenting advice? How important is it for us to identify the best ways to increase our children’s opportunities for success and happiness. We should not be ashamed of questions. Parenting is a journey that we learn from daily.

Parenting education builds character, confidence and changes communities.  Parenting is the key to better futures!

GMP's Parenting Definition:

It is having the responsibility of modeling and leading a life forever. It is utilizing the appropriate strategies and interactions to enhance the lives of one from infancy to adulthood. It is soaring through ups and downs showing tenacity and courage that will positively affect their lives forever. It is providing basic skills such as communication, showing love, respect and discipline. You are the ultimate role model for social, behavioral, emotional, financial and academic success.

 

What's the best way to communicate with your child?

What's the best way to communicate with your child?

Your children are watching & listening! Your words influence their words. Your actions influence their actions. Parents you are your child’s first role models!

How do you communicate to your child(ren) when you are angry ? How does it affect them?

How do you communicate with your child (ren) when they have misbehaved?  How do you think it affects them?

How do you communicate with your child(ren )when they received unsatisfactory grades? How do you think it affects them?

 

Things to consider when communicating with your children:

—  Take a moment before you respond

—  Take a deep breath

—  Count to ten

—  Be considerate about the facts

—  Walk away and phone a friend

—  Have the child go to another room

—  Be willing to say you are wrong

 

 

Do you know your child's love language?

Do you know your child's love language?

Love is one of the most powerful words in the dictionary. No one can truly grasp or explain love to its truest and deepest meaning. The benefits of showing and sharing love in a family could positively impact the foundation of generations.

Do you believe?

          Some parents find it difficult to say I love you to their children

          Some parents never felt loved by their parents

          Some parents still long for their parents love

          Some parents just believe their children feel loved

          Some parents don’t teach their children how to love

Don’t take the power of love for granted. One way to begin and reinforce the love in a home is to understand your child’s love language. What do you think is your child’s love language? What does your child think is their love language?  What are some things you can try to increase love in your home?

 

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