Sane Parenting

I've had this thought rolling around in my mind for that past while, and it solidified into an idea when I mentioned it to my cousin. We were talking about our kids and being Moms (which all moms talk about with other mom friends, I've decided. It's the one thing we can all relate with each other) and different parenting styles when I realized this: The right parenting is the one that keeps you sane.

Short of abusing your kids, because that is not sanity-induced, whatever parenting methods keep you sane are the right ones.

If attachment parenting keeps you sane, you're doing it right.

If Babywise keeps you sane, you're doing it right.

If mixing those two keeps you sane, you're doing it right.

If playing it by ear keeps you sane, you're doing it right.

If being a helicopter parent keeps you sane, you're doing it right.

I could go on and on, but when it comes down to it your sanity is what enables you to be a good parent. When you are constantly frustrated, angry, sleep-deprived and feel out of control your kids will feel it and bear the brunt of it. We all feel that way sometimes because our kids are constantly changing and learning, but constant stress is not healthy. So do what keeps you sane. We are not perfect. But sanity is something achievable. Usually.