I wish I had known how important it is to take care of myself as a parent. It's easy to put all the focus on the kids, but I realize now that I need to prioritize my own mental and physical health in order to be the best parent I can be.
I wish someone had told me how quickly children grow up. Time truly does fly by, and I wish I had cherished and appreciated each moment more when my kids were younger.
I wish I had known the importance of setting boundaries early on. It's easy to give in to every demand, but establishing clear rules and consequences from the start would have saved me a lot of headaches in the long run.
I wish I had been more patient with myself and with my children. Parenting is a learning process, and it's okay to make mistakes along the way. I wish I had given myself more grace and understanding when things didn't go as planned.
I wish I had known the impact of quality time spent with my kids. It's not always about the quantity of time, but the quality of interactions and memories made together. I wish I had focused more on creating meaningful experiences rather than just checking tasks off a list.
I wish I had known the importance of asking for help and not trying to do everything on my own. Parenting can be overwhelming at times, and having a support system in place would have made a world of difference.
Velma Hintz
Joined: 3 yrs
