From cleaning up precious rugs<\/a> to mediating between fighting children, being a parent entails providing corrective guidance so they grow up happy and healthy. And even though parenting can get incredibly stressful, you\u2019ll find yourself looking back fondly even at the most stubborn mistakes of your little ones. As your kids grow up and start to enter adolescence, you might even want to hit rewind on these pet peeves:<\/p>\n Cleaning Up Their Messes<\/strong> And that\u2019s when it hits you: the mess they leave in their wake teaches you to not take everything so seriously. That it\u2019s OK to be playful every once in a while, even when parenting gets tough. When you hit your last nerve, maybe even seeing that to-be-cleaned pile of toys can remind you to have even just a little <\/em>fun, every once in a while.<\/p>\n Having Repetitive Playtimes<\/strong> But if think about it, in just a few years, your kids will be teens and making them as happy as they are now over fake teacup parties will take a lot more effort and coercion. You might even regret thinking that watching episodes of \u201cPeppa Pig\u201d was a form of punishment. While they\u2019re still fascinated by toys, make-believe characters, and arts and crafts<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to make the most of the time you have. It\u2019ll make your time with them more enjoyable.<\/p>\n Answering Non-Stop Questions<\/strong> The constant onslaught of new questions may leave you feeling hopeless. But it helps to see their urge to ask questions as a reflection of innocence and inquisitiveness. Treasure their curiosity and join them in discovering new things. You don\u2019t have to pretend to have all the answers; rather, teach them how to think independently. This way, they can discover the answers to their own questions.<\/p>\n
\nIn a nutshell, motherhood involves a constant effort to stay on top of dirty dishes, clutter, and laundry. While the kids are busy running around playing games, you\u2019ll have to retrace their steps and reorganize the toys they\u2019ve left lying around. Cleaning up after the tornado of Lego pieces and Play-Doh is never pleasant. But when all is said and done, even cleaning up after their mess could get fun because it almost feels like a game you\u2019re playing with them.<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s hard not to get fed up drinking imaginary tea from plastic cups or reading that<\/em> storybook for the nth<\/em> time. It\u2019s moments like these when you find yourself praying for guidance and wisdom to endure yet another repetitive playtime session even though you already have enough responsibilities on your plate.<\/p>\n
\nWhen kids aren\u2019t scribbling on walls or knocking over furniture, they\u2019re most likely chewing your ears off<\/a> asking questions like, \u201cWhy is the sky blue? Why does the moon follow us? What are stars made of?\u201d The inquisitive nature of children peaks at four years old, often leaving parents bombarded with questions they struggle to answer. And while some parents turn to Google for answers, others just make up answers on the spot.<\/p>\n
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Raina Fadel believes in eco-friendly living and is trying to persuade\u00a0people by writing to also do the same. She is also passionate about home improvement. When she is not writing, you can see her drawing sketches for her dream house.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"