Thoughtful Parenting

I became a mother about three years ago to the most perfect little girl anyone could ask for. Parenting has been a journey and for my personally, has been constantly evolving. Over the years, I’ve read a lot, used trial and error and have formed my own opinions and techniques. Do I have this parenting thing figured out? Absolutely not. Each day, my kids teach me how to be a better parent and throw new challenges at me. What I have figured out is, thoughtful parenting.

As a therapist by profession, you can imagine I analyze everything- including my kids. It’s funny because sometimes I feel like parenting is just being a therapist. Being a listening ear, providing a safe space, not showing any judgment, providing guidance- all those are concepts I learned as a therapist which I now utilize in my parenting. Of course, parenting is way different and more challenging. You’re not responsible for your clients as you are as a parent.

So what is thoughtful parenting? For me, thoughtful parenting is really thinking about all my decisions in the way I am raising my kids. I want to set an example for them to become good humans and contribute to society. Yes, that sounds like a lot. But it really starts from the day they are born. I was raised in an amazing household of immigrants who sacrificed everything for us to have a better life here. Their priorities were survival and a better education. As a first generation immigrant, I am blessed to be able to self contemplate and provide even a better future for my children, God willing.

I hope to share with you all my ideas, thoughts and just everyday struggles of thoughtful parenting. It’ll be anything from childrens’ toys, to throwing birthday parties, to incorporating faith into daily lifestyle and even marriage. I hope this can only be of benefit to you!

sania