As a parent, we are constantly trying to get our kids to learn, grow, and be better. After all, our goal is to raise responsible adults who can have an impact on society and change the world.
Sometimes it seems that we are always getting after our kids to do better, but when was the last time that we did something to improve as parents?
If we truly want our kids to be better, then we need to be better. One of the things that I am constantly trying to instill in my daughters is that they should never stop learning, growing, and working to improve themselves in every area of their lives. And I need to live out that example in front of them.
Here are 5 simple things that you can quickly do to ensure that you are improving as a parent.
1. Podcasts
There are so many great parenting podcasts out there. My personal favorite is the Family Meeting!!! Do a quick search with your favorite podcast provider and you will certainly find one in a style that you like.
2. Audiobooks
As a busy parent, I don’t always have time to sit down and just read a book. But I can certainly listen to one in my car while I’m running errands or while I’m out taking my morning run.
3. Webinars
We may not always have the time to get away for a parenting conference or retreat, but we can choose to jump in on a parenting webinar instead of streaming another episode of our favorite tv show. Be on the lookout for our next parenting webinar.
4. Conferences
Sometimes it is good to get away from all of the distractions and attend a parenting conference. Taking time to invest in ourselves as parents will directly benefit our children for the rest of their lives.
5. Coaching
We often think of parental coaching as a last resort when everything seems to be going wrong, but that isn’t the way that it should be. The greatest athletes in the world have coaches to help them in the particulars of their sport, because they want to continually improve. Having a parenting coach doesn’t mean that you are a failure as a parent, it just means that you want to improve as a parent. If we can help you with that just shoot us a message.
Your kids deserve the best you possible. Do what you can to improve as a parent today