“Being a mother comes as naturally to me as being an astronaut.”



Author and clinical psychologist, Harrier Lerner has a lot to say about parenthood. She puts readers at ease by sharing, “Being a mother comes as naturally to me as being an astronaut.” I appreciate her candid reflection and confession. Parenthood is challenging. We would never expect a first-year aerospace engineering student to know “all the things about space.” So, why is it that we expect ourselves to know “all the things about parenting.” Sigh. We launch into parenthood -one way or another- sleep deprived, fueled by coffee, and hoping to somehow land among the “stars.” We did, after all, “shoot for the moon,” right?


The sky's the limit with our parenting journey. When I think about it, Lerner is really onto something with her comparison. Parents and astronauts alike navigate time and space. I admire an astronaut’s ability to stay curious, present, flexible and self-regulated enough to solve problems in space (you know, a place without gravity? Earth-side parents can, at the very least, depend on gravity. ;)). Astronauts don’t launch into space on a solo mission. No. They, like parents, are a part of a team and community. An astronaut’s team roots for them and supports their mission.


I see you, dear parents. It’s an honor to witness how you love your child “to the moon and back.” I love hearing you sometimes sing “twinkle, twinkle, little star” to your child during their Kindermusik rest time. I’m so proud of you, and the way you show up to navigate time and space as your children grow. 
Take Note Studio is honored to be a part of your parenting community. It’s a thrill to root for you and support your parenting mission. You’re invited to join TNS for even more intentional and structured parenting support though our Parenting Support Class. Like most, I want to keep growing as a problem-solving parent, inspired by astronauts- to stay curious, present, flexible and self-regulated enough to lovingly guide my children. 


Visit http://takenotestudio.net/home/parenting-support to register for our Spring 2021 Parenting Support Class. Email chars@takenotestudio.net with questions about weekly curriculum and Wednesday Zoom discussions. 


In the words of Buzz Lightyear, “to infinity and beyond!”


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