Comments on: Parenting: It Doesn’t Come in a Can

By: Laurabarr

Laurabarr — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:07:57 +0000

In my work as a Parenting Coach I like to use the word "Intentional" as opposed to using "instinct." When we are intentional we are clear and deliberate in our parenting style. The problem is that so many books tell us about 100 different ways to do this and they give great examples of how to do it, we try it and when it doesn't work we can't always figure out the next step alone. I like to think of parenting as something I practice just like cooking or yoga. It takes time for to try a new technique and I need a friend, my mom or my own coach to help guide me! Thanks for the great article. Laura Barr www.e-merging.org

By: Suestern

Suestern — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:02:05 +0000

i love the book parenting from the inside out and will joyfully look at your other suggestions. I enjoyed your posting and agree. As a mental health professional it is also humbling to realize that parents 'instincts' are more usually some combination of their own experience mixed with their reaction to that experience be it imitative or reactive. This is often equated with an instinct but other than fight and flight, it usually isn't that at all. maybe that is the point. there may be no such thing as a parenting instinct at all.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:17:34 +0000

Marti,
Thanks for reading and I'm so glad you liked it! I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know him!
Kristen

By: martibabb

martibabb — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:28:19 +0000

Thank you Kristen! Great article. My Dad would be so touched that you dedicated this to him. But, most of all he would be honored that you thought of him as a Fantastic parent! He was the BEST!
Good luck to you!
Marti