Control and the Important Things.....

As a parent we need to remember the things that can influence our parenting outcomes.  We need to keep in mind that there are things in life that we cannot control and then there are things that are important.  We need to focus on what we can control and what is important.  If we can't control it, we should not concern ourselves with it.  Like the saying goes....

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference."  This can make all the difference in our parenting endeavor.

If we plan a trip and the weather turns out to be less than desirable, we accept what we cannot control (the weather) and move on.  We cannot control the weather but we can control our response.  We can enjoy our plan B, dance in the rain, or we can have a negative attitude about the situation.

In the end we have to remain focused on the important things and think about what we are teaching our children. 

Are we teaching them.....

The importance of a plan B,  that we can learn to dance in the rain, or....  that we are frustrated and angry about a situation that we have no control over.

Think about it and set an example for your child/ren by choosing a plan B or dancing in the rain.  In the end you will be glad you did.