Latest Parenting Trend

OH my…I found this article via the Huffington Post and bookmarked it immediately.  I knew I wanted to share it with Derek….it is just too funny not to share!
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Latest Parenting Trend: The CTFD Method   
David Vienna

I know many people want to stay current with the latest parenting trends -- attachment parenting, minimalist parenting, Tiger Mother parenting, et al. Well, I've stumbled upon a new technique that will guarantee your child grows up to be an exemplary student and citizen. It's called CTFD, which stands for "Calm The F*ck Down." And that's not a message to give your kids. It's for you.

Using CTFD assures you that -- whichever way you choose to parent -- your child will be fine (as long as you don't abuse them, of course). To see it in action, here are some sample parenting scenarios and how CTFD can be employed:

• Worried your friend's child has mastered the alphabet quicker than your child? Calm the f*ck down.
• Scared you're not imparting the wisdom your child will need to survive in school and beyond? Calm the f*ck down.
• Concerned that you're not the type of parent you thought you'd be? Calm the f*ck down.
• Upset that your child doesn't show interest in certain areas of learning? Calm the f*ck down.
• Stressed that your child exhibits behavior in public you find embarrassing? Calm the f*ck down.

Yes, using the CTFD method, you'll find the pressure lifted and realize your child loves you no matter what, even if they've yet to master the alphabet. You'll also learn that whether or not you're the best parent in the world, as long as you love your child, they'll think you are and that's what matters. Plus, CTFD makes you immune to those that prey upon the fears of new parents, like pseudoscientists and parenting authors.

To use CTFD, just follow these simple steps:

1. Calm the f*ck down.
2. There is no second step.

So, ignore all those other parenting trends and stick to CTFD. You'll be glad you did and so will your kid.
This post originally appeared -- without the asterisks -- on TheDaddyComplex.com.
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So, in all seriousness, I think this parenting “method” is so perfect for me!  I’m the type to obsess over everything…then have some anxiety about it.  This pregnancy has been a total mind game, and I can’t even imagine what being a first time new mother will be like.  I’m expecting my brain to go into overdrive and stay there forever.  I’m counting on second guessing everything and being totally unsure of the decisions I’m making.  Thank goodness for Derek because he calms me down in about every situation.  I’m hoping that I can take myself out of any situations that I’m going a little crazy in, and just calm down!  Sounds easy enough, right?