As an adult I have an understanding of myself and what I can and can not do. Part of that understanding is knowing that I am not a very flexible person. I am a type A personality and like to have everything fit into a nice little box. I have had to learn in my adult life that life doesn’t always fit in a nice … Continue reading Learning to be Flexible
When I began having children, I looked back at my childhood. I recalled situations that I thought my mom could have handled better. I resented the way my needs weren’t met; my interests weren’t developed. I was going to write about how I took those things and turned them around, but I’ll save that for another post. I realize it’s important to acknowledge what my … Continue reading Things My Mother Taught Me
Being a conscious parent is a choice. You’re probably familiar with parents who raise their children off the cuff, making decisions based on ….nothing! “No! You can’t watch TV!” “Why?,” the child asks. “Because I said so!” Or you’re familiar with the parent who is inconsistent. Today you can watch TV, tomorrow you can’t. Why? No reason! I just don’t feel like letting you watch … Continue reading Conscious Parenting- A Choice
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 