Reflecting back on my thirty-day quest, I think it was a great success. I feel as though Brendan and I have a greater understanding of each other, as mother and son. He sleeps better at night and has overall better behavior. He is more patient, throws far less tantrums and plays better with friends, as he is now more willing to share with friends. The word “No” is almost unheard of in our household these days, as we now let him explore his boundaries a little more, only interfering to give him a safer option if he could potentially injure himself. There is now a new sense of comfort in our home.
Of course, in every success there are things that could be done to make things run more smoothly. My blogs didn’t quite reflect the joy everyone in our household felt as we participated in each new activity we provided for Brendan each day. They didn’t accurately portray how each activity brought a little bit of magic to our day and deeply touched our hearts. It’s as though I couldn’t even begin to find the words to describe it.
In the end however, I think there are many things that readers can learn from. Just thirty minutes of extra, one on one attention with your child can bring about great change in every member of your household. Take the time to read, play games and really get to know and cherish your child or children. Give them healthy boundaries, and yet let them self-guide at times. It not only takes the stress off of you as a parent, but it builds self-confidence in your child.
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