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by PureJoyParenting | Apr 1, 2011 | Single Parenting, Unconditional Love
Yesterday I was tired and hungry and called to my daughter to see if she was ready to go to lunch. She came storming down the stairs saying, “I can’t go until I wash my hair.” Now she had all morning to wash her hair but as soon as I was ready to go...
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by PureJoyParenting | Mar 25, 2011 | Parenting Advice, Single Parenting
If only I was perfect, I’d always know the right thing to do. If only I was perfect, I’d say the right thing and be able to protect my daughter from all pain. If only I was perfect, I’d be the perfect mom and have the perfect kid! WRONG! When I step...
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by PureJoyParenting | Feb 16, 2011 | Parenting Advice, Single Parenting
My daughter has wanted a puppy for quite awhile. She adores dogs and yet when we had talked about caring for a dog, in the past, ie: pick up poop and walk, she quickly said she wasn’t ready. She will be 11 in a couple of weeks so the conversation moved back to...
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by PureJoyParenting | Jul 1, 2010 | Joy Based Parenting, Parenting Advice, Single Parenting
I have prided myself, as a single mom, in being self-reliant. I can do it all has been my motto! Hand me a challenge and watch me power down and make it through. Phew! Even writing about it makes me tired. Where did I get the idea that it was an asset to hold it all...
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by PureJoyParenting | May 2, 2010 | Joy Based Parenting, Parenting Advice, Single Parenting
I never would have thought the best parenting I’ve done could be seen, by some parenting experts, as the worst. Whew, does that make sense at all? I continue to notice situations where I’ve had the least agenda is where my daughter is thriving. An example...
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by PureJoyParenting | Apr 25, 2010 | Joy Based Parenting, Parenting Advice, Single Parenting
This week I’ve noticed, when having an agenda, my daughter, simply refuses to engage. Today, coming in from the grocery, I asked her to unload one of the bags. I’d taken her to lunch, bought her a sweet treat and driven her to a friend’s house so I...
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