The Path to Perfection: Parenting without a roadmap: tales from a (non) perfect parent

PERFECTION AS A PARENT – IS IT POSSIBLE?  REALISTIC?  CONCEIVABLE?

If Perfection were an actual place, like a city or town, would there be one clearly marked exit on the road there?  One that would result in you winding up in a specific location with a plethora of other perfect parents? 

Would this Path to Perfection be smooth and straight?  Or would it be curvy, bumpy, and fraught with detours?

More importantly, would anyone actually be there when (or if) you arrived?

Join author, Dawn Thomas-Cameron, as she explores the answers to these questions and more!

As a (non) perfect parent of three children ranging in age from three years to 23 years, Dawn is still continuing her journey along her Path to Perfection.   With such a range of ages in her children, Dawn’s parenting method morphed and changed over time.  This book is a compilation of stories from her life experience

The Path to Perfection is broken into three main sections:  Things That Could Have Been Done Differently, Things I Handled Like a Rock Star! and Pearls of Wisdom.  This book is sure to evoke your emotions as you travel along your Path to Perfection.

Editor of The Art of Being Alive (written by her late husband, Jason Cameron), Dawn has written various short stories, articles, blog articles and is currently the editor of The Busy Signal, Unifor Local 1-S’s newsletter.  She won an award with Young People’s Press for her short story, Fleeing Gerald.  She resides in Canada with her children.

http://www.thepathtoperfection.com/

https://windingrants.wordpress.com/

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The Path to Perfection: Parenting without a roadmap: tales from a (non) perfect parent

PERFECTION AS A PARENT – IS IT POSSIBLE?  REALISTIC?  CONCEIVABLE?

If Perfection were an actual place, like a city or town, would there be one clearly marked exit on the road there?  One that would result in you winding up in a specific location with a plethora of other perfect parents? 

Would this Path to Perfection be smooth and straight?  Or would it be curvy, bumpy, and fraught with detours?

More importantly, would anyone actually be there when (or if) you arrived?

Join author, Dawn Thomas-Cameron, as she explores the answers to these questions and more!

As a (non) perfect parent of three children ranging in age from three years to 23 years, Dawn is still continuing her journey along her Path to Perfection.   With such a range of ages in her children, Dawn’s parenting method morphed and changed over time.  This book is a compilation of stories from her life experience

The Path to Perfection is broken into three main sections:  Things That Could Have Been Done Differently, Things I Handled Like a Rock Star! and Pearls of Wisdom.  This book is sure to evoke your emotions as you travel along your Path to Perfection.

Editor of The Art of Being Alive (written by her late husband, Jason Cameron), Dawn has written various short stories, articles, blog articles and is currently the editor of The Busy Signal, Unifor Local 1-S’s newsletter.  She won an award with Young People’s Press for her short story, Fleeing Gerald.  She resides in Canada with her children.

http://www.thepathtoperfection.com/

https://windingrants.wordpress.com/

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The Path to Perfection: Parenting without a roadmap: tales from a (non) perfect parent

The Path to Perfection: Parenting without a roadmap: tales from a (non) perfect parent

by Dawn Thomas-Cameron
The Path to Perfection: Parenting without a roadmap: tales from a (non) perfect parent

The Path to Perfection: Parenting without a roadmap: tales from a (non) perfect parent

by Dawn Thomas-Cameron

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PERFECTION AS A PARENT – IS IT POSSIBLE?  REALISTIC?  CONCEIVABLE?

If Perfection were an actual place, like a city or town, would there be one clearly marked exit on the road there?  One that would result in you winding up in a specific location with a plethora of other perfect parents? 

Would this Path to Perfection be smooth and straight?  Or would it be curvy, bumpy, and fraught with detours?

More importantly, would anyone actually be there when (or if) you arrived?

Join author, Dawn Thomas-Cameron, as she explores the answers to these questions and more!

As a (non) perfect parent of three children ranging in age from three years to 23 years, Dawn is still continuing her journey along her Path to Perfection.   With such a range of ages in her children, Dawn’s parenting method morphed and changed over time.  This book is a compilation of stories from her life experience

The Path to Perfection is broken into three main sections:  Things That Could Have Been Done Differently, Things I Handled Like a Rock Star! and Pearls of Wisdom.  This book is sure to evoke your emotions as you travel along your Path to Perfection.

Editor of The Art of Being Alive (written by her late husband, Jason Cameron), Dawn has written various short stories, articles, blog articles and is currently the editor of The Busy Signal, Unifor Local 1-S’s newsletter.  She won an award with Young People’s Press for her short story, Fleeing Gerald.  She resides in Canada with her children.

http://www.thepathtoperfection.com/

https://windingrants.wordpress.com/


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781640855212
Publisher: Creativity With Dawn
Publication date: 09/28/2019
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 180
File size: 4 MB

About the Author

Dawn Thomas-Cameron is a parent and full-time breadwinner for her family. In her "real" life, Dawn works in Information Technology as a Systems Analyst (like a Programmer but with more meetings). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan. She currently resides in Regina, Saskatchewan (Canada) with her children. As a (non) perfect parent of three children ranging in age from three years to 23 years, Dawn is still continuing her journey along her Path to Perfection. With such a variety of ages in her children, Dawn's parenting method morphed and changed over time. There are no official awards for being a parent; but the unofficial ones are plentiful-like watching your children grow into responsible, caring, empathetic adults. Editor of The Art of Being Alive (written by her late husband, Jason Cameron), Dawn has written various short stories, articles, blog articles and is currently the editor of The Busy Signal, Unifor Local 1-S's newsletter. She won an award with Young People's Press for her short story, Fleeing Gerald. This book (the first-and assuredly not the last-Dawn has published) is the culmination of 23 years of experience as a parent, experience in communication and leadership skills (courtesy Toastmasters) and past writing on a variety of topics. http://www.thepathtoperfection.com/ https://windingrants.wordpress.com/

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Journey
The Destination
Non-Perfectness
Our Parents
Amazingly We Survived!
Wandering for Hours on End
Normal Dysfunctional
Passing Judgment
There Are Children in Other Countries ...
Parents Cry
Babies Cry
Right and Wrong
Part 1 - Things That Could Have Been Done Differently
Let Her Cry
Tylenol    
Co-Sleeping
Hurry Up!
Television IS a Great Babysitter    
Electronics ARE Great Babysitters
Boxes Rule!
Why You Should Not Let Your Kids Believe in Santa Claus
Call My New Spouse "Mom" or "Dad"
Germs
Bubble Wrap
Just Being Dumb
Throwing Teddy Bears
Swear Words
Candy Shop
Discipline
Holidays after Divorce or Separation
Rules for the Sake of Rules
You're Wearing What?
Marshmallows versus Brick Walls
Play Fighting
Dirty Diapers
Room Cleaning
Temper Tantrums
Yelling
Child Protective Services
Apologizing
Hair Dye
Part 2 - Things I Handled Like a Rock Star!
Mirror Obsession
Monster Spray
Nightmares
Playdough Made From Scratch
Slime
Christmas Presence
Family Time
Nickelback
Washroom Usage
Sex Ed
Planned Parenthood Classes
Sex Ed—New Generation
Road Trips
Who's Everyone?
Grounding Revamped
In My Days …
Spaced Out Children
Ask the Other Parent
High School Trip
Mama Bear
Tattoos
Making Responsible Choices
Saying No
Jobs
Social Butterflies
Sexual Preferences
Young Adults
Easter Egg Hunts
Christmas Presents Spy Game
Picky Eaters
Gender Norms
Career Choices
Pink Strollers
Nail Polish
Girls Can't Be Truck Drivers
Paddling Pools
Help Me Fix My Car
Making Songs Out of Anything
Wheels on the Bus (Semi-exhaustive version)
Make up Lyrics
Change up Lyrics
Rock a Bye Baby
Dance Like No One is Watching    
Grocery Shopping
Can I Have a Bunny?
Hop
Calgary Bus Trip
Bribing with Broccoli
Part 3 - Pearls of Wisdom
Underage Drinking
Marijuana
Pain
Friend Versus Parent
Needles
Dealing with Violence
Sam and Dean
To Flu Shot or Not to Flu Shot
Parenting Through Divorce
Divorced Versus Single Parenting
School Marks
The Sanctity of Marriage
Contradicting Rules
Stranger Danger
Unwanted Touching
Babies Having Babies
Pole Dancing
Zombies
Bedtime Routines
Turn the Television/Computer Off
An Author in Training
Cat to The Rescue
Losing J
Our Last Road Trip
Rapid Decline
Whispers from the Universe
Providing After Death
Potty-Training
Gas
Graffiti
Stupid Ads (YouTube)
The (Power) Struggle is Real
Ghosts
Present Moment Mindfulness
Cheerleading and 6-packs
Adulting
Teaching Me
Generational Gap—Definition of Sexy
To Moustache or Not to Moustache
Money
Squeegee Kids
Paying for Chores
Stuff
Financial Know How
An Average Day in the Life of a Parent
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Summary
One Foot Forward
If I Could Do It Again …
Reaching Perfection
Final Words
About the Author

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