I read an article that stuck with me a couple years ago. The author wrote that he admires people with "built" body types. His message was not about the appearance, but more about what it took to get there. If you have the focus, discipline, consistency to build your body there is no limit to what you can do beyond the gym.
Before my injury in 2016 bodybuilding was a big part of my life. Today, I find many similarities with bodybuilding and parenting.
Learning about hair, for example, is very similar to learning about health supplements. I can read the ingredients in a bottle of conditioner and have a basic understand of each ingredient.
This post is about being a teacher.
I compare teaching a toddler to spotting your partner at the gym. I am her guard rail. Her safety net.
When I taught my 1 year old to drink out of an open cup, I didn't hold the cup for her to drink. I put her hands on the handle, and guided her hands so she can support herself. Encourage and show her that she is capable.
Position yourself behind your child and be her guard rails. Hold the fork in her hand so she can feed herself and you will be amazed by how fast she is doing it on her own.
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