One of the many parenting myths is that it is always fun and games, joy and delight.

Parenting myths, like rumors, need to be dispelled, and we have assembled a wealth of information for you, as a parent to take these fables and debunk them for your own parenting effectiveness.

Three parenting myths:
1. There is such a thing as the perfect parent.
2. If you are not a perfect parent, your children will not be normal, emotionally healthy people.
3. If your children are not normal, they will not be happy or successful.

How do we deal with parenting tales? RELAX!

Beware of the media.
There is no perfect child-rearing method! Nothing is perfect and don't ever believe the role of being a good parent is unexciting and lackluster and not at all what real life is about.

Beware of learned authors.
Books that set unattainable high goals should be reclassified as fiction. Life is tough enough without someone making us feel as if we are second-rate!

Perfect Parenting and Other Mythsis a book that provides excellent parenting information for both parents and professionals who are working with families.

It will help adults take a clear look at common parenting myths and discover new ways of addressing the problems. Written in a very positive, straight-forward manner, this book allows the reader to take a step back and actually get a laugh out of the difficulties children can present!

Beware helpful advice.
This is the only thing in life which is truly free. Don't listen to self-righteous condemnation - the largest part of behavior and personality is in genes and luck of the draw, rather than exemplary parenting!

Beware the competition of pre-school and playgroup.
“Please note that your child is failing at cutting out with scissors.”

If your child is three and a half when you get that note from the pre-school, relax! Your child is not a performing dog, to to be exhibited for their skills picked up in an environment which may well be intimidating.

Beware the helping professionals.
If you are going to make use of professional help, choose your professional well. Watch out for those who suggest there is a right way to bring up your child, and those who suggest you will damage your child psychologically if you don't follow their advice.

Rather find someone who seems to share your life values, and accept that he or she will need to feel a way into dealing with you, your child and your relationship.

There is no absolutely right way of bringing up children. The way that feels right and works for has to the best.

Parenting myths extend far beyond just your basic parenting practices. We will show you the myths of single parenting, pregnancy, step-families and, divorce. We will introduce you to some wonderful books to show you that a myth is just a myth, and anyone who says they have the perfect child is living in these myths!

This is the FUN section of parenting. So, take some time to poke some fun at yourself, after all, if you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at?

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