The Rhythms of Parenting
June 25, 2009 by Sarah Newton
Filed under Parents
How do you naturally parent?
Recently, I have been thinking a lot about the natural rhythm of parenting and how it is different for us all. I believe we all have our parenting flow or rhythm, so to speak, and for each of us it will be unique. However, what I think happens is that modern life takes over and we seem to be in one rhythm constantly and that is overwhelm and stress. I saw this very funny cartoon the other day with two parents giving their child a games console, saying, “Now Jenny, I am afraid you will have to bring yourself up as we are far too busy!” It made me laugh but it is so true. We need, I think, as a society to get out of our fast, manic everyday rhythm and slow down to a more natural and nurturing rhythm in our homes. Parenting is not supposed to be manic and full of stuff, it is supposed to be joyful and fun! However, what we often don’t do is stop and move from one rhythm to another.
