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Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
2329: Why I Needed Two Kids ASAP by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Mom Life & Raising Children
Sep 29, 2024
Shawna Scafe, a dedicated mom and writer at Simple On Purpose, shares her transformative journey of parenting two young children close in age. She reflects on the surprising ease of managing one child and how swiftly her perspective shifted with the arrival of her second. Shawna dives into lessons about resilience, time management, and the ever-expanding capacity for love and patience. She also addresses common fears about having enough of everything—love, energy, and time—highlighting the profound joys and challenges of motherhood.
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- Raising two children close in age challenges preconceived notions of parenting, often revealing a parent's resilience and capacity for love.
- The experience of parenting shifts from overwhelming responsibilities to cherished moments, making each outing with one child feel unique and special.
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The Realities of Having Siblings Close in Age
Having children close in age can drastically change a parent's perspective on parenting challenges. The experience of managing two toddlers revealed that the perceived difficulties of caring for one child often overshadow the actual capabilities of parents. What may seem overwhelming at first becomes a dynamic where each child supports the other as they grow, turning parenting from a singular task into a shared experience. The author emphasizes that with two children, parenting often shifts from calling it 'parenting' to treating moments alone with one child as a special outing.
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