Messages From Your Future Self

By Kirsten on September 21, 2010 in parenting postive, Parenting Skills, Positive Parenting, Raising Children

Parental Time Travel

If you could go back in time to just before you had your first child and have a little chat with yourself, what would you say knowing what you know now?


My friend posted a video on Facebook that shared the response of a group of women when asked this question. Watching this video was a powerful reminder t me about some pretty important things.

Here are the top 5 that made me cry so hard I couldn’t tell my husband why I was crying:

  1. You will make mistakes
  2. It’s okay to take time for yourself
  3. Forgive yourself
  4. Nobody really knows what they are doing
  5. YOU are the expert

Take 3 minutes and watch this video.  It’s so important in parenthood to keep perspective in parenthood.  Perspective preserves sanity and sanity makes life a whole lot more fun.

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  • momfromwis

    I LOVE this video!! If I were holding a sign, it would say “Teach your Children to Read Early” and “Instill a love of Learning in your Children”. I’ve always hoped that my children would love to read and learn new things, and my greatest wish has come true!! I have three great kids who have developed a lifetime love of learning!

  • admin

    So glad you enjoyed the video! Those would be some fantastic additions to the video. So important! Sounds like you have done a fantastic job raising some great kids!
    -Kirsten