MamaBlogger365 - Being There Matters by Jennifer Andersen

Parenting is hard. Let me confirm this in writing. What we parents do is undervalued, difficult and important. It is misunderstood, misrepresented, and one of the most important and valuable contributions that can be made to any society. This is all backed with solid scientific research, which I will share in future entries.

Having the perseverance to care for your children while you are sick, or sick and tired of caring for children, is greater than running the last mile of a marathon. I can make this comparison as I have successfully trained for and completed the Boston Marathon.

Getting up on your third consecutive morning after having only received a few hours of sleep each night before, and preparing breakfast for your children does indeed require sacrifice on your part.

Being alone with your children during a period of rainy days or snowy winters when you wonder if you will still be able to form grown-up sentences after having gone for so long without trying to, creates a level of isolation that nobody would choose. Read more...

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