I went to the bathroom alone

I used to savor the moment when all of my kids were buckled in and I shut the van door – I would take my time walking around the car BY MYSELF before we zipped off to the next thing. The children were safe and the tiny break was enough of a reset for my own mental health.

The bonus was (and is) that everyone gets a lesson in self-care, patience, and valuing each other. This is important and excellent parenting.

Who knew that part of your parenting job would be to teach your kiddo to wait while you go to the bathroom? But, on the other hand, who know that would be so fabulous?

I went to the bathroom alone.

Published by Dana Allen PhD

Dr. Dana is parent advocate & family coach specializing in grief work, moving through trauma, and transitions with RAISING PARENTS ALLEN CONSULTING; an appreciator of art, Italy, and gardens; Adventure Nerd; Mom; Poppy; and Christ-follower.

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