Hey mama! 8 signs you’re doing a great job raising your kids
If you’re having one of those days where there’s dirt tracked through every room in the house, piles of books on every surface, cupboards with contents spilling out and kids whining that they’re bored, then I know you’re an amazing parent.
Sure, being a parent is about setting healthy boundaries and saying no when necessary, but it’s also about exposing our children to the richness of life and letting them get dirty in the process. Here are eight things you’re doing right with your parenting.
4. You say yes to creative play (well, most of the time)
Most parents have experienced a child who wants to start a messy craft project five minutes before bed time and you’re well within your rights to knock that idea on its head. But as for the rest of the day, embrace the creative instinct and everything it includes – even if it means you’ll have to clean up a bit of glitter and glue. Not only will you see the delight on your child’s face as they show you what they made, but you’ll know they’re developing their imaginations and ability to express themselves at the same time.