I wanted to introduce you to some other parenting experts I've met in recent months to give you a flavor for their perspective on parenting. One great one to know is Tina Nocera, the founder of ParentalWisdom.com, a forum where parents can quickly get multiple answers from experts for their questions. Here's what Tina had to say about her business and the challenging but rewarding job of parenting:
What was the spark that urged you to found Parental Wisdom?
I was 9 months pregnant with my daughter, I remember the day exactly - it
was August, terribly hot and I had my 18-month old son who refused to put on
his shoes. You know when kids put their toes into a ball? Anyway, it
dawned on me that I had no idea of what I should have been doing so I
questioned the premise that people could have children without any prior
qualifications, licensing or training.
I also realized that each child and situation was unique and found that as
I read the books, the authors were understandably not always correct.
What is the benefit of having several experts answer a parent's questions?
Because no one person is always right for all the people all the time.
There are numerous idiosyncrasies and values that come into play. Parents know their child best but don't always have ready access to the information that an expert does.
What's the average turnaround to get an answer?
Usually 24 hours.
With all of the information out there about "good parenting" how can parents avoid feeling like they are never doing enough for their children?
Easy - every night before you go to bed, play back at least one good interaction with your child. And notice how even after a bad day, kids are so wonderfully resilient.
What do you enjoy most about being a parent?
The fact that my perfectly normal children have become good people.
What's your idea of a great mini-vacation?
A spa!
What one thing are you thankful for today?
The good health and happiness of my family.
Kind of shows you that material stuff doesn't mean a thing in the long run and no one has the right answers all the time. Trust yourself, choose your resources carefully and remember the good things along with the challenging parts of parenting. Your kids look to you more than anyone for guidance and security...even when they don't show it! More from Tina in the near future!
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