I run across lots of parents who want to “have it all together.”  In fact, they want the world to know that they have it all together!  You and I know, however, that no one’s perfect.

Perfection can seem attainable in the idyllic early- childhood years, when kids are still adorable.  But as children grow, families must begin that slow transformation into a home that allows… and encourages… imperfection.

It may come out in the way we present ourselves to our kids… making sure they know we make mistakes and ask for forgiveness when we do.  Then, try and foster an atmosphere of acceptance in your home… for all the imperfections that come with being human.

You’ll find that it’s a much more comfortable place to live… instead of a house that pretends to “have it all together.”

 

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