A Post About Children Of Incarcerated Mothers
By Tyler Owens
A Post About Children Of Incarcerated Mothers
By Tyler Owens
As we enjoy and embrace the challenges of this parenting journey, we can start with the E’s of Parenting: Expectations, Examples, Excitement & Elevation.
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.
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
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?