About Styles of Parenting & Me

This website is not just a business to me; it's a dream. It's my way of reaching out and communicating with parents like you. Consider this a place of comfort, a source of advice, a sanctuary to other parents looking for a little assistance and loads of heart.

You see, parenting advice is not just about doing things right; it's also about celebrating the journey — laughter, tears, messes, and all. It’s about receiving joy from chaos, finding patience in turmoil, and motivating each other to continue, even on those particularly, seemingly endless days.

Knowing exactly how important it is to have relevant and practical advice while parenting, I've committed myself to provide just that. My singular goal? Making sure that you always find beneficial and empowering suggestions for your parenting journey here.

Personal Experiences

In all of my personal experience, I bring to the table a couple of professional credentials. Working as a counsellor for disabled adults and later a preschool teacher. I’ve had the opportunity to interact with countless parents, each with their unique kids and equally unique parenting conundrums.

Side Note: As you may well have figured out, my certificates are old and faded. You really can't even read them so you'll just have to take my word for it. I received my social worker's diploma in 1984 and later went back to school and received my ECE diploma in 1990.

Parenthood

Yes, I finally became a parent. I learned that I would be unable to have children of my own, so my husband and I decided to adopt. Going through an adoption agency would have come at a significant cost, so fostering seemed like the right path for us.

There were so many children in need of a loving home, and fostering offered an opportunity to adopt. Also, this way we would have the chance to know if we were all compatible or not. 

In 2001, I became a foster parent and began fostering two beautiful little girls, 8 mon and 2yrs. Several months later, we were asked if we wanted to adopt them. We wholeheartedly embraced the opportunity and became a forever family.

Back in my early days of parenthood, I had a head full of questions, a heart full of curiosity, and hands full of baby diapers. Fast-forward all these years later; I’m now a 'been there, done that' parent of two wonderful girls who are soaring their way into a successful adulthood.

When it comes to my style of parenting, think 'determination meets love'. Yes, raising two children wasn’t always a walk in the park. It required effort, work, patients, learning, and a big heart. But isn't that what parenting is all about?

Today, my girls are in their twenties, and they make me incredibly proud every day. Through the years, I've learned to be grateful for the ups and downs of parenthood. They taught me lessons, made me stronger, and filled me with stories that I’m excited to share with you.

My path of adoption and fostering came with its own set of unique challenges and blessings and it has shaped my perspective on parenting. It is this experience that drives me to share my stories, advice, and recommendations with others in similar situations.

Let’s Do This!

My goal in building a community of parents is to offer support, comfort, and confidence to anyone who might need it. Believe me, even the smallest piece of advice can bring about a huge change in your daily life.

Rest assured, all parenting advice shared here is drawn from my personal experiences, some research and served with a generous dose of love, care, and empathy.

Your trust means the world to me. That’s why I promise only authentic information, real experiences, and tried-and-tested strategies. I want you to have absolute confidence in the quality and honesty of the advice and product recommendations you find here.

As for you, whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned one, I invite you to join my community. Let's grow together, learn together, celebrate and perhaps empathize together! After all, sometimes, the best 'parenting advice' one can receive is knowing that you're not alone.

In closing, thank you for visiting and taking the time to learn about me, my parenting journey, and the advices I offer. I hope you find comfort, strategies, a good laugh every now and then, or that very product you were searching for here. With an open heart, I look forward to supporting you on this journey of parenthood. After all, we are all in this together, one parenting step at a time!

Cheers!

Side Note ** Complementing my passion for parenting, I recommend parenting products in my store. I believe that the right product can make your parenting journey a bit easier. That is why I dive deep into the web to understand how top parenting products work as well as sifting through real user reviews and drawing from my own experience as a parent, counselor, and teacher.