Today, I’m letting the parents rock the mic.

This entire month I’ve been writing about Parenting, and it’s time to step away and let some masterful parents share their stories:

* A mom who lost it on her little One and came back to love.

* A sweet story of the wonders of childhood.

* A reminder that sometimes teens just want you nearby.

Check out the words from these inspirational people in my community, and enjoy all the feels!

“I snapped. I got really, really mad and rage yelled at my 3 year old son while my baby daughter watched. He started sobbing, she shut down. I was horrified and so, so ashamed. And it was over nothing. Blocks. Blocks and my authority. I was mad at my husband for so many tiny, meaningless things, and at myself for even more, and I lost my sh*t at my sweet, creative, thoughtful 3 year old son over blocks while his wonderful, effervescent 9 month old sister watched.

God, it was awful. And I remembered that I’m in charge of me and I don’t have to be how I was being. So I took deep breaths and talked about how my body was feeling, then I told my son I was going to my room, closing the door, and putting my daughter down for a nap.

Ten minutes later, he came in, whispered that all the Blocks were tidied away, and asked if he could join us.

I’m resetting the love. We’re resetting the love. I forgive myself, and I promise not to yell. ♡

-AF, Mama in Evolve

We are traveling to my cousin’s wedding. We flew into Las Vegas last night. It was extremely late and we ran into one or two frustrating situations that made things take even longer. Our little guy slept through it all but the amazing 5 year old brought complete joy to every moment. When we were riding in the bus to the car rental place, he was exclaiming about the beautiful orange wall we were driving past. While we walked through the garage to the car, he loved all the fancy cars (same as any other cars but through his magical eyes, they were extra special). And then, when we drove into the middle of Vegas, oh man – it was pure joy. He’d gotten scratched (slightly) during the night’s escapades and cried. He decided that the lights looked brighter because he’d cried and his tears made things brighter. So much to learn from the mind and heart of a child.

EH, Mama in Evolve

My teen asked me to help her study for finals. After sitting here for a bit, I came to realize “help me” was teen code for, just sit next to me and be around. Honored to be her mom, and just be.

– MC, Mama in Evolve

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Mmm, mm, mmmm. These make me pat my chest and feel a whole lot of love and appreciation for the ways y’all are caring for your growing people and your sweet selves.

Here’s to you, the wild and wonderful journey of family life and resetting the love.

All ways,

Carrie

P.S. If you have a parenting story, feel free to send it in! I love cheering you on!