Mike and I recently heard about a new parenting method called: Calm the F*&% Down and we knew instantly this was our method of parenting. This not only refers to the child but more so the parents. So many parents are in a tizzy about getting things ready and together for their kids they forget what’s important. You just need to say CTFD to yourself.
Did your child get food or dirt on their new clothes? Yes and they probably had a great time doing it so CTFD and let them enjoy being a kid
Are you rushing them to learn their ABC’s and numbers or potty train them before they are ready? If so CTFD they will do all of these things when they are ready and with your positive encouragement.
The next time you find yourself getting worked up about spilled milk or the fact that you haven’t gotten them registered for kindergarten tell yourself to CTFD, take a breath and think about the fact that they are a child and need to have fun and explore and as long as they know they are loved and cared for then nothing else really matters in the long run. Take a breath and laugh at yourself because you are probably going crazy over something silly or trivial.
*Please note this our parenting method and I in no way feel any other one is wrong I just want to show how we view things.*
This is me Destiny! I'm a content creator that covers DIY, Cricut, Travel, National Parks, Disney, Games and Family. I’m navigating life with my husband Mike, 2 kids and live in the suburbs of Maplewood, New Jersey.