Badassery Magazine February 2018 Issue 21 | Page 48

verses the behavior itself things
began to really change for me. By
focusing on my reaction, I was able
to hold myself accountable for my
actions as the MOM and parent. I
would remind myself to avoid do-
ing things that would encourage
the negative behavior or action.
2. DON’T ALLOW YOUR SELF-
ESTEEM BE IMPACTED BY WHAT
YOUR CHILD DOES OR DOESN’T
DO.
When deciding to start a fam-
ily and have children, no one
says, “I want to birth disrespect-
ful, rude, and hard headed chil-
dren.” At least I didn’t. Let’s be
honest….we all want to WIN
in the parenting department.
No matter how great of a MOM
or Dad one is, it’s hurtful when
your child goes against the grain.
Do me a favor…..whatever you do…..
DON’T beat yourself up! It’s easy to
do when in this situation. Remem-
ber, your children’s behavior are
NOT a reflection of who you are.
So many times,
to make you feel
your kids aren’t
Don’t let that shit
people try
bad when
like theirs.
bother you.
Know that you are a great MOM
despite your children’s behavior
and actions! Know that your kiddo
is probably just as upset as you are.
Forget others…..encourage your-
self! Remind yourself that you’ve
done your best and you can’t
wear the articles of SHAME be-
cause your kiddo is DIFFERENT.
So chin up…..and rock Mother-
hood like the badass you really are.
3. JOURNAL
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I think a good journal can solve many
problems. Journaling provides you
with the ability to get your thoughts
and feelings out; without them
ever coming back to haunt you. thought. Upon reflecting on a few
entries, I was actually glad I choose
to journal instead of doing anything
else. When journaling…… no one
knows of your thoughts but you!
Journaling helped me to realize
that some things weren’t as bad or
as serious as I may have initially 4. CALL A FRIEND OR A SUPPORT
Man oh man! This action has saved