
“Good parenting is subjective and the same tips don’t work for all people.” — Brandi Rossi.
Who Really has the formula for what it takes to be the perfect parent? If you find that person, give them my phone number, address, and all of my social media contacts so they have no issues reaching me, because I am by no means anywhere close to the perfect parent. A Pretty Amazing Parent?… Yes! Made my share of mistakes?… Absolutely! But perfect? Not by a long shot. The truth is, in a perfect world, there would be perfect parents, but in this day and age, even the best of the best meet with challenges and learn along the way in the journey of parenting, and I am no exception. So let me tell you what happened to me one day.
I was scrolling through sites on the internet to get some new ideas on fun stuff to do with the kids and ran across this parenting site. I don’t remember what it was called, but I do remember the quote I saw on it. It read, “Ever had a job where you had no experience, no training, you weren’t allowed to quit, and people’s lives were at stake? That’s parenting.” All I could do was laugh, and talk back to the screen sarcastically and tell it, “you don’t know my life!…loll.” But it did…loll, because I thought about how, once upon a time, that related directly to me, and probably still relates to me to an extent and to so many other parents too. I interact with kids and parents all the time at work, so I know first hand that some days parents feel like, “I got this! Piece of cake,” and other days, it’s like trial and error, and you just hope and pray that you get it right.
Well, what I do know is this, the role of parenting isn’t limited to just wearing the title of mom or dad, making meals, or getting them ready for school. Parents are protectors, counselors, entertainers, nurturers, accountants, listeners, teachers, and the list can go on and on. If you think about it, we are the “jack of all trades” because we play multiple roles; and that is why we are More than just parents. My name is Kiyoko Demings aka todae2luv1, and this is the first of many posts to come. This is a place where I will be sharing experiences (some funny, some serious), tips from other parents, discussing issues, joys, some research-based information and resources that may be helpful. Most of all, I would like to build, connect with and hear from you, and hopefully you will gain something from my posts, even if it is just knowing that you are not alone in whatever it is that you are experiencing as a parent. I am not the authority on parenting, so this is not a blog to tell you what you should or should not do as a parent, and there is no parent bashing or negativity in this blog home, just building. And as I like to say often, “All Things Done in Love.” So stay tuned for more, and don’t forget to Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates. Peace!
What a wonderful way to bring parents together! ❤
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Thank you very much Tiffany. I hope that it breeds positive results for many. Peace and Love to you, and thank you for you support.
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Love seeing you do big things and we all can learn tips and tricks from each other. I’m proud of you! Can’t wait for the next one, remember we all had a village when our older ones were coming up. ♥️
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Absolutely! Thank you Lea. I appreciate you reading. We still need the village from time to time, and now that we are parents as well, We Are the Village too 🙂
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Thank you Todae, looking forward to the next blog! 💯💪🏾
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Hey Debra! Thank you for reading 😊. I hope all is well with you and yours
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Great, you continue to amaze & bring a smile to my face, I am proud of you!!
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Peace Bruce. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to read. I hope that my words inspire others and help to build healthy habits and families along the way.
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I’m so pleased to have taken the time to read your Blog and digest what you’re conveying to those who choose to read it. I’m so very proud of you, blessed to call you my niece & regret it has taken us so long to reconnect. Congratulations & continue to share your thoughts with all of us🥰🥰
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Peace and Blessings to you. I appreciate and thank you for reading; and I am glad to hear that all it was well received. Looking forward to reaching others hearts and minds. Glad we reconnected as well. 😊
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Thank You For Sharing Your Insight And Love Dear Friend! This Is Great! Many Blessings
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Much appreciated Sir Charles. Thank you so much for reading and sharing. I am glad that you were able to gain something from it.
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