Our Profession as Parents

I've been doing some thinking lately. More specifically, contemplating the differences in our "profession" as parents. A while ago, i decided i would start practising the ways of Attachment Parenting. And this entry is in no way, shape or form bashing those who follow this way of parenting, but I have to say, its not completely for us. 
I put her on time outs, it works for us. I lose my temper, on a daily basis actually (I have a 22 month old high maintenance diva on my hands). I sometimes ignore her. Stuff just needs to get done at some point, and her unrealistic wants coupled with her reprehensible emotional melt downs make my stomach turn but, i am just incapable of giving her EVERYTHING she wants. When she has a temper tantrum i sometimes ignore her. 

There are many "techniques" i guess you can call them, that i do with Leah considered to be Attachment Parenting. Recently, i started wearing her in a ring sling. And that works great for us, and i love it. When it comes to sleep, i refuse to let her cry it out. We read stories, talk, and sing while cuddling and rocking in the rocking chair. Some nights it is difficult to get her to settle down but i dont expect perfect bedtimes at this age. I do try my hardest to get to her level and listen to what she wants or needs before determining weather or not its do-able. I can't prevent every melt down or temper tantrum.  

There are many ways of parenting out there but this is one that i did a lot of reading up on, and tried to practise. Some people believe in the cry it out method, others don't. Some lay down with their children, or co-sleep. Some try the Ferber Method (which i have). Some get blessed with children who don't need any help sleeping or schedualing. There are tons of theories out there discussing how you "should" go about it. From discipline to sharing, sleep training to feeding. You could do research for 20 years and still come across more theories. The list is literally endless. Because there is no "perfect way", because there is no perfect parent or perfect child. The right way is your way.  

I support those who do follow the way of attachment parenting just as much as i support those who don't follow it. Sometimes you just have to parent the best way you can! As long as your doing that, and at the end of the day you have a happy child who loves you unconditionally, and you them, then your a "professional at your profession".

Keep smiling, you can't slow this down and before you know it your babies will have babies.