EMBRACE YOUR INNER BOOKWORM 4 SECRETS TO FINDING TIME TO READ AS A BUSY PARENT
Make it a family affair.
When you think of reading, you might conjure up an image of yourself curled up next to a cozy fireplace, sipping on coffee, and reading the day away. However, with the hustle and bustle of daily life and raising kids, it's tough to find the time to truly dive into a good book. We know it’s important to read to our children, but we forget how valuable it is for them to see us reading, too.
Sometimes parents feel guilty when they take time for themselves that could be spent with their children. If this sounds like you, make time to read together — the kids read their books,
and you read yours! Some days, this may last 10 minutes, but other times, they may stay captivated longer. Either way, you are creating healthy habits for your kids while getting in a chapter for yourself, too! Swap out the movies for books. Once the kids are tucked in after a long day, it sounds so nice to park yourself in front of the television with a cozy blanket and mindlessly watch a good movie or an episode of your favorite show. However, instead of watching TV for an hour, dedicate some or all of that time to reading. This way, you're still making progress in your book.
So, how can you fit it into your schedule?
Don’t leave the house without a book. Whether you are waiting in the pickup line at school, at the dentist’s office, for your order at the coffee shop, or at your kid’s soccer practice, this downtime could be spent reading a chapter of your book.
Schedule reading time. This one sounds quite silly, but as parents know, if you don’t make time for something, it won’t get done. Plan out 30 minutes of reading time each day to allow yourself to get comfortable and read without distractions. The trick here is to make sure you don’t cancel on yourself!
No matter how you make the time to read, you will be glad you did. Good luck and happy reading!
When Your Child Marries a Narcissist ADVICE FOR PARENTS Be there for them. Additionally, let your child know you will be there for them if they are feeling down or having problems. You will always be there with a listening ear, and they can talk to you about any situation. Once again, do this without directly calling out their spouse. Attempt to get along with the spouse. Try your best to find some common ground between you and your child’s spouse. Talk about similar hobbies or interests. You don’t have to like their spouse, but you should make an effort because your child loves them. Suggest counseling or therapy. Your child might not see their spouse as a narcissist, but if hardships develop in the relationship, they may need an extra push toward counseling or therapy. They may need to hear from a professional that the difficulties in the relationship stem from the spouse’s narcissism, and then they can decide what to do. If the situation devolves and it appears that divorce is imminent, give our office a call. We would be glad to help you and your child through this difficult time.
Most parents want nothing more than for their child to grow up healthy, start a successful career, and marry someone they love and adore. You don’t necessarily influence who your child decides to spend the rest of their life with, but what should you do if they marry a narcissist? There’s no handbook to instruct you on what to do in this situation, so we decided to put together a guide for parents dealing with this situation. It will teach you how to respect your child’s wishes and help you interact positively with their spouse. Guide them. The worst thing you could do for your relationship with your child is tell them outright they married a self-absorbed narcissist. Instead, let them know you appreciate them and want to help them thrive in life. Remind them they deserve to be treated with respect and you hope to see that soon.
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