Somebody Needs To Write A Book On A Mother Guide To Sanity

By Matthew Murray


There are a lot of challenges when you decide to become a parent. Whether you are a single mother ready to do it by yourself, or a wife in a marriage, nothing can get you ready for the road ahead. It would be nice if somebody wrote a book or held classes for a mother guide to sanity. The only sure thing that comes from being a parent is that your child holds many unforeseen adventures that will be discovered in time. Until then, a mom needs to realize that things are going to happen that will make you want to scream and cry at the same time.

The very first challenge is having the child. Many women have a hard time with the fact that their careers are put on hold for at least the first few months of their new babys life. Many women work hard to create a future for themselves by going to college, getting trained in their desired field, or starting their own business. It is medically necessary for the new mother to take a break after giving birth.

When the maternity leave is over, the mom has to find a way to juggle motherhood and their career. This can often be a great challenge in many ways. Good child care at an affordable rate is often very hard to find. Depending on the age of the child and the number of children will affect the price of child care as well. Many times, they must weigh the cost of child care against the wage they make at work.

When the child reaches school age, around four or five years old, another challenge of motherhood will rise. It is often very hard for mothers to let go of the child and allow them to go to school. It often has something to do with keeping them company during the day, so when the child is gone, it leaves the mother alone.

After elementary school and middle school, the child will bring a new set of challenges that most parents do not understand. Peer pressure, school work and hormonal changes turns the sweet child into a stranger. There are ways to help your teenage cope with pressures that seem to help them make the right decisions in this critical time of their lives.

Getting the teen active in after school sports and activities will help teach them the proper way to deal with the pressures of the real world. It is well known that the decisions the teen makes can overtly affect their future. This is true in the areas of school, socializing and careers. Without proper education, the teen may make very bad decisions and get wrapped up in bad things that can change their life.

After the teen graduates from high school, the next big decision is when and where to go to college. This can be a hard time for both the parents and the child but the more they are informed, the easier time they will have to choose the right college. When they go to college, the parents will often experience what is known as empty nest syndrome.

When they graduate from college, it is nothing unusual if they decide to move back in with their parents. This is a time they will often seek advice on finding their way through life. They will often use this time to find a place of employment and find a partner that will help them achieve their goals in life.




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