#purposefulparenting

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She is riding her little bike, so proud she can do it on her own... all of a sudden she got stuck, I immediately run to help... Enjoying the "free ride" she stopped paddling, why will she if mommy is doing it for her? It took me a minute but I figured it out so I stopped. I must let her deal with the challenges on her own. I gave a little push just enough to let her move forward on her own but mainly I cheered her up, told her she can and she did it! she rode on her own... when she got stuck again, she got off the bike, gave it a push, hopped back on and kept riding... I can't wait to take those training wheels off and see her overcoming another challenge. It took me a while to get it... to understand that my job as their mother is not to give them constant pleasure or make their life easier. My job as a mom is to do my best to allow them to have the pleasure of figuring it out on their own, to help them believe in themselves, be there to assist and push when needed but above all to stand on the side, hold me from fighting their battles, cheer them up and watch them succeed. It is so hard.... I love them so much If I could I would do all the falling and let enjoy the walking but in real life, it doesn't work this way... by fighting their battles I will be robbing them the joy of winning... Just a Saturday thought that I feel is worth sharing. Happy parenting ya'll #iknowicaniknowican #livepurposefullytoday #purposefulparenting #חוסךשבטושונאבנו (at Boyce Road Park)