Parenting and Growth

Part of being a good parent is making sure that you are taking care of yourself.

Kids learn from the experiences that happen to them and how they are treated, but they also learn a lot about how their parents treat themselves and what personal actions parents take.

Growing up, my mom would also watch those home workout VHS tapes. I used to love watching her do the workouts with Billy Blanks, and I would often join in with her. This instilled in me the importance of exercise as well as the desire to be a better version of myself. The same goes for learning and education. I spent many hours in the library with my mom when I was a kid. My mom often took college courses and had to study, so I would go to the library with her. I learned the importance of education, and I also learned that it’s never too late to achieve something, nor do you have to stop learning once you reach a certain age.

Now, I have a baby, and I know that there are a lot of things I can and will teach her and influence her. One of the biggest and best things I can do is continue to work on my personal development and continue to learn. That will help myself, my baby, and others. You should do the same.