“When can we ride one of these?” my daughter asked, laptop open as she showed me the top 10 fastest rollercoasters in the world. At age 12, she’d fallen in love with speed. But she didn’t get this interest from me. No, in my life, I have my own daily rollercoaster: parenting. And I’m sure I’m not the only one who gets thrown for a loop on the reg. With kids growing and changing almost monthly, it’s rarely a smooth ride. Yet, I think you’ll agree that as moms, we keep getting back in line, so to speak, to do the best we can.
Despite the stomach-lurching drops of our kids’ childhood, we can try to be a steadying force. Committing to these 5 parenting goals may not eliminate the bumps but might make it easier to enjoy the beautiful view.
