Happy Monday,

I hope everyone had a great weekend! As a native Philadelphian, I’m in the midst of a golden era of Philly sports. Our Phillies are one game away from the World Series and the Birds are one of the best teams in the NFL. I’ve been a die hard fan my whole life, and I’m hoping to share my passion with my daughter as she grows up, just as my dad did with me (also hoping she doesn’t become a Cowboys fan since we now live in Texas). It’s funny how sports can lead to such powerful bonding experiences.

How about you all? Any family traditions or passions you're passing on to the next generation? Would love to hear your stories!

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One Big Idea

The Art of Parenting

Every parent, at some point, realizes that there isn't a universal blueprint for raising their children. Furthermore, as we journey through parenthood, our understanding and perspective evolves. This progression underscores the sentiment: parenting is an art, not a science. Children, with their unique temperaments, personalities, and experiences, aren’t blank canvases but intricate puzzles. While we can provide them with the pieces of love, support, and guidance, it is they who ultimately decide how to fit them together. Yes, our efforts as parents play a significant role, but so do countless other factors, many beyond our control.

As parents, we have a significant impact on our children's lives, but we also don't control their final decisions. While we try to teach and guide them, kids will sometimes make choices that are different from what we've taught, and that’s okay. It's important to remember that we shouldn't attribute all of our children's successes or failures to our parenting. We do our best to instill values of goodness, respect, and wisdom in them, but their choices may not always align with our hopes or expectations.

Takeaway: Embracing the Journey of Parenthood

• Acknowledge Individuality: Understand that each child is unique. Spend time observing and connecting with them to tailor your parenting approach to their individual needs and strengths

• Celebrate Successes, Learn from Challenges: Celebrate the moments when your guidance resonates with your child’s choices. When they make mistakes or take unexpected paths, use them as opportunities for growth and understanding, rather than points of blame

• Constant Evolution: As parents, remain open to learning and adapting. The journey of parenting is filled with twists and turns; embrace change, seek knowledge, and most importantly, practice patience and compassion with yourself and your child

Trending Stories & Insights

• In today’s relatable celebrity news, Priyanka Chopra Jonas said that having a daughter is “the greatest thing she has ever done, but it's extremely scary.” She also added that it has made her more “sensitive and fragile,” and that she didn’t expect how nervous it would make her. I can certainly relate

• Too good not to share: Pedro Pascal and Bad Bunny teamed up as an overprotective mom and aunt on Saturday Night Live

• This mother left her corporate sales job because childcare is too expensive. Here’s her story

Tip of the Day

• Japan is home to some of the world’s healthiest children. Here are 4 things Japanese parents do differently

F**k it, here’s a dad joke

Did you hear about the nurse who didn’t want to become a doctor?

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer!

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