One with the Root Beer, the Manuscript

Today I accomplished what I have hoped for since about a decade ago. I put together the entirety of the one page philosophy of the One With the Root Beer Parenting Program

It shows the four focuses ( which I use because who the heck uses the word foci?) of parenting and I am excited to get the rest of the book done.

So, what can I share today? Hot tip of the day is to make sure you understand that while this is a very intense time zone of your life, it will not last forever. Kids move out in very short order and while your relationship continues, you will not be 'in charge' of very much. So how ever joyful or painful, delightful or burdensome today has been for you with your children, it is , indeed, transitory.

That means, find something to cherish about it. Look at them when they are asleep. Throw them a curve ball by telling them you love them in the middle of the raging anger at you. Rejoice that you can do underdog while they are swinging or give them a pass on vegetables because they have been honest enough to tell you what they like or don't like.

When bedtime comes and you can hardly wait for your 'down time' or doing chores unfettered by someone moving at a slow or more distracted pace, take a minute and remember the importance of helping them slip into slumber.

You will be grateful you did in about ten years!