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HOME LIFE TO ADVERTISE: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: ads@pressdispatch.net Visit: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, June 29, 2022 C-1 Youth First Today Parenting with grace By Heather Miller Youth First, Inc. youthfirstinc.org Author Jill Churchill once wrote, "There's no way to be a per fect mother and a mil- lion ways to be a good one." Before having children, I had many ideas of what I would and would not do as a mom. I would limit screen time, of fer healthy snacks, have a consistent daily sched- ule, and always remain calm when correcting behavior. Then I had a baby. Two years later, another baby with spe- cial needs joined our family. I had a decision to make. I could tr y in vain to be a "per- fect parent" knowing I would fail, or instead choose to give myself grace. As a parent, you will make mistakes. You will have tough days. Some days it may seem as if nothing went right, but the sun will rise again the next morning. An ar ticle by Huf fPost fo- cuses on what can be learned from making mistakes. This information also gives in- sight into lessons children may learn when parents rec- ognize per fection is not the goal. These lessons are sum- marized as the following: When someone has a bad day, move for ward and make an ef for t to make tomorrow better. Children will learn that it is normal to have "of f" days. Focusing on the present and being mindful of current circumstances is an impor tant lesson for all ages. Per fection is not required to be loved and accepted. Family and home are intend- ed to be safe zones. People can be their genuine selves, knowing that they're loved unconditionally. Behavior can be corrected and positive coping skills can be retaught. However, there needs to be a separation be- tween disliking behavior and disliking the person. It will help children feel safe to have open communication with parents. Additionally, children will learn that it is not necessar y to expect per fectionism from themselves. While we want kids to tr y their best, at- tempting to be per fect often causes increased anxiety and lower self-esteem. It is okay to ask for help. Accepting suppor t is equal- ly as impor tant as providing suppor t to others. Learning to accept help from tr ust- wor thy adults teaches chil- dren how to communicate their needs. Children learn that if they are having a rough day, there is no shame in saying so. Empathy is of- ten a focus, as learning to consider how others feel is impor tant. It is equally as impor tant to teach children to recognize when they need extra suppor t. If parents model this be- havior, children will learn to give themselves and others the same type of grace. Youth First of fers several programs geared at suppor ting parents and families. For more infor- mation, please visit our web- site at youthfirstinc.org. Heather Miller, LCSW, is the Youth First Social Worker for Washington Middle School in Vanderburgh County. Youth First, Inc., a nonprofit dedi- cated to strengthening youth and families, provides 78 Master's level social workers to 107 schools in 13 Indiana counties. Over 60,000 youth and families per year are served by Youth First's school social work and after school programs that prevent sub- stance abuse, promote healthy behaviors and maximize stu- dent success. To learn more about Youth First, visit youth- firstinc.org or call 812-421- 8336. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS David M. Jenkins and Hannah Jenkins convey to Chris Popp and Cher- yl Jennings, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Jerr y L. Willis and L ydia S. Willis convey to Jerr y L. Willis and L ydia S. Willis Joint Revocable Tr ust, real estate as re- corded in Pike County. Sherif f of Pike County, Brandon Williams, Rus- sell Simmons convey to MidFirst Bank, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. 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