I recall the excitement I felt bringing my firstborn, little bundle of joy, home from the hospital. I knew I wanted to be a father and begin the journey of parenthood. After the first year of ups and downs, doing life with a baby human, I felt I had a good grasp on how to do this adulting, parent thing. My wife and I decided that we wanted to have another child. Well, my second-born for some reason or another, didn’t want to play by the parenting rules I established with the first child.

Does this seem familiar to your experience as a parent? Even now nearly a decade later, with another child in the mix, I find myself needing to constantly reconsider the effectiveness of what works for my firstborn and adjust for the success of the other children in the home.

It is a never-ending classroom of learning as a parent. I want to encourage you, it is what you make it to be.

Remind yourself:

I am not an expert parent, and that is OK.
There is not a fantasy world of perfect, problem-free life with my child.
My personality can be different than my child’s personality and still function.

Here at The Fountains Counseling Center, we love children and we love parents. There is a spot for your kid and you in our office to help your family navigate life’s challenges. Don’t wait to call us and start a rewarding journey.