Parenting – a tough, but rewarding job.

Today, The Morning Thing focused on parenting. We shared some incredible insight from 2 great resources.

We shared 8 truths that every parent should know from Mark W. Merrill. Mark is the president of All Pro Dad and Family First , a national non-profit organization.
Click HERE to read the entire article from www.allprodad.com

1. Parenting requires loving your child for who they are, not for what they do.

2. Parenting requires patience.

3. Parenting is “heart work.”

4. Parenting is always doing what’s best for your child.

5. Parenting requires always speaking the truth to your child and into your child’s life.

6. Parenting is about failing, forgiving, and asking for forgiveness.

7. Parenting requires prayer.

8. Parenting is putting your relationship with God, and then your spouse, ahead of your relationship with your child.

We also shared 8 warning signs that your child is headed for trouble.
Click HERE to read the entire article from www.imom.com

Here are some of the common signs of a child who’s heading the wrong direction. It is important to recognize these and take the appropriate steps to guide your child back down a positive path.

1. Mood Swings

2. Withdrawal

3. Hiding Things

4. Dropping Grades

5. Sudden Change of Friends

6. Fluctuating Weight

7. Personality Changes

8. Changing The Way They Dress

(Picture from www.allprodad.com)