Comments on: How Do You Recover from Parenting Fails?

By: modernmami

modernmami — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:57:00 +0000

Thanks, Chantilly. Appreciate the reminder.

By: modernmami

modernmami — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:53:00 +0000

Learning from mistakes is a good reminder and a good example to set!

By: modernmami

modernmami — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:51:00 +0000

Gracias amiga! So good to hear it sometimes. You’re right, there is no answer. We just have to try our best.

By: modernmami

modernmami — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:49:00 +0000

Thanks, Piera! Totally agree that letting them see all sides of us is a good thing. I do apologize and talk it over with her. I think it helps, but just wish I could avoid it happening again.

By: modernmami

modernmami — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:46:00 +0000

I find myself breathing deep and saying “give me patience” a lot. LOL I really do try not to have these moments, but man, she really knows how to push the buttons sometimes. Hopefully there are enough good moments to outweigh the memories of these moments?

By: modernmami

modernmami — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:44:00 +0000

I agree that showing we’re not perfect is a valuable lesson. I’m glad I’m not the only one who struggles with this sometimes…

By: Chantilly Patiño

Chantilly Patiño — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:21:00 +0000

Melanie, I think every mom goes through this. We have a lot of responsibilities on our plates and life can get a little frustrating at times, so we all have those moments where we crack and we don’t behave in a way that we think we should. The important thing is to let our kids know that our frustration is not their fault and that even though what they did was wrong, part of the commotion is due to other things going on in your life…and just like they will come home as teens with those upset feelings from something happening at school, you may come home from work not feeling ready to deal with issues at home, etc. It’s normal, but finding new ways to deal with our frustrations can help too…when we remember them…lol. One of my favorite blogs is http://dulcefamily.blogspot.com/ because she talks a lot about being a mom and doling out positive discipline when you’re stressed. She reads a lot into natural parenting and that helps, but we all have our moments…it doesn’t make you a bad mom…it just makes you human. <3

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Daily Ads — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:38:00 +0000

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By: Roxana A. Soto

Roxana A. Soto — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:19:00 +0000

I hear you, amiga! I know exactly what you’re talking about and I hate myself when I do it too! I don’t know what the answer is either… I guess I can only say you’re doing your best, you’re not perfect and, in the end, I know you’re a great mom and both your nenes are lucky to have you and your husband as parents!

Un fuerte abrazo!

By: Piera Jolly

Piera Jolly — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:49:00 +0000

I have these moments too. All moms do, I’m sure. However, the key is that we sit down with our kids, apologize, and allow them to express their emotions. It’s a great lesson for kids to see adults being human, making mistakes, and apologizing. I think you’re doing a great job, Melanie!