The 4 Stages of Parenting

June 15, 2011 in Family Life with 15 Comments

Parenting is a never-ending journey. One that is full of ups and downs. A journey that will make you smile, laugh, cry, frustrated, impatient, question yourself, and offer many sleepless nights.

There is one thing that is for certain. That is, in my short two years as a parent I can honestly say that I would not change anything about it. I love being a parent no matter how tough it can be. It reveals much about yourself that you never knew. Some good and some bad.

Parenting, like marriage, is definitely a lifelong commitment. It is journey and responsibility never to be taken lightly of for granted. Over the next few weeks I am going to be going through the 4 stages of parenting.

The 4 Stages of Parenting:

The Caregiver
The Cop
The Coach
The Consultant

With this being said I will leave you with one of my favorite quotes on parenthood:

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” – Elizabeth Stone

There may have never been a more true statement!

15 Responses to “The 4 Stages of Parenting”

Matthew Snider June 15, 2011 at 6:49 am #

I love this brother. I agree as a dad of three girls that my heart has been on the outside for a while now!

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- Adam June 23, 2011 at 10:48 am #
  
  Thanks man!
  
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dustin June 15, 2011 at 7:49 am #

Being a parent/dad is a tough job… but an important and worthwhile one. Looking forward to your next posts!

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- Adam June 23, 2011 at 10:49 am #
  
  Thanks. I love being a father and would not change it for anything!
  
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Rob Shepherd June 15, 2011 at 7:55 am #

Amazing stuff. Being a new dad I am just now starting this process. This was great!

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- Adam June 23, 2011 at 10:49 am #
  
  I remember those days fondly. Take it all in. It really does fly by!
  
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Moe June 15, 2011 at 10:35 am #

Wow, that’s quite a quote there at the end. It’s true, my life as busy and full as it is, nothing can compare the the joys and adventures of parenthood.

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- Adam June 23, 2011 at 10:50 am #
  
  That is for sure Moe!
  
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Steven June 15, 2011 at 11:25 am #

Love the quote! I hadn’t thought of it that way…but, watching my kids in all that they do really is like watching my heart. Looking forward to the upcoming posts.

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- Adam June 23, 2011 at 10:50 am #
  
  Thanks Steven!
  
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Rich Langton June 15, 2011 at 4:29 pm #

So true, having kids teaches me about the good, bad and ugly in myself. My kids display my character traits whether I like the trait or not. All this is good reason to be becoming a better person and teaching them to do the same!!

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- Adam June 23, 2011 at 10:52 am #
  
  True Rich!
  
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ThatGuyKC June 17, 2011 at 3:06 pm #

What a great idea for a series. Looking forward to catching up on it.

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- Adam June 23, 2011 at 10:52 am #
  
  Thanks KC.
  
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