A job that is 365 days a year: being a mother is a 24/7 role, filled with teachable moments, rewarding moments, and even some silly moments. Every family operates differently, but there are always a few keys rules of thumb every mother tries to live by. We’ve compiled a list of a few parenting tips that Parisians swear by to possibly add into the mix of parenting tools you are already employing.
Respect, Maturity and Simplicity.
The French have created a parenting style that is based on respect, maturity, and simplicity. Read on to discover a few tips to either help you in raising your child or maybe even remind you to call up your own mom and thank her for raising you and taking up the crazy role of being a mother.Make Mealtime a Mandatory Family Time
The French are big on family. Any time that family can be together is treasured and valued as a time to give thanks and be in communion with the people who will support and love you throughout it all. Even if it is not possible to eat together every night, the French make sure to schedule at least three nights a week that is dedicated to family time. This instills a sense of community and respect in a child, taking the casualness of eating out of the picture.Everyone is seating at the table at the same time. No screens AT ALL around the dinner table. No video games, iPods, iPads or iPhones. No television in the corner of the room playing the news. It’s important to teach them young to share moments like that. My 20 months old son will not start eating unless we are all seated at the table! Sometimes is hard and you just want give the iPad which is totally cool, who hasn’t done it before? But giving them the routine of sharing a meal together is important.
