Parenting Perspective
This book shares a mother’s deeply personal journey to redefine parenting by embracing her unique ‘why’ and the concept of “parenting ownership.” It focuses on building a strong, adaptable bond with her child through genuine experiences rather than scientific studies or data. Her courage in sharing her story aims to inspire other mothers and caregivers to take charge of their own parenting paths, shaping them with authenticity and purpose.
By Biljana (Bia) Dimovski
A parenting style based on iterative learning for both child and parent requires a change in perspective regarding the various parent-child relationship theories we are accustomed to today. AgileParenting™ is founded on the importance of parenting according to specific values that never go out of style (or shouldn’t). If implemented as intended, these values are universal and a good starting and anchoring approach to parenting. Such values include respect, openness, courage, and commitment.
Parenting is both rewarding and challenging. With a clear purpose and a well-established navigation system, you can tame the difficulties and enhance the joys.
The main goal of this book is to enrich the literature, recognizing the importance of parental bonding during the first two years of a child’s life and the ongoing role of parents beyond those years. I emphasize the critical nature of spending time to bond with your child during these initial years, which play a pivotal role in their emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development.
Through my experiences and observations, I highlight how early interactions between a child and their primary caregiver establish the foundation for future behavior, learning, and mental health.
While recognizing many parents’ challenges in staying home with their children, I advocate for greater awareness and societal support on this crucial issue. I call for action on a broader scale, beginning with early parental bonding, to achieve long-term benefits that far outweigh immediate gratifications. This is a journey towards a brighter future for our children and society.
Make it as you go, intentionally.
Listen to understand.
Evolve through parent-to-parent.
Grow out of perfection.
Learn through open dialogue.
Course-correct.
Balance flexibility and structure.
Align with self honesty.
Reflect on your parenting.
Build a support network.
Find purpose and functionality.
Release distractions.
Offer help/ask for help.
Exit virtual social.
Enter real-time conversations.
Prevent instead of treat.
Grow with your child.
Grow with your community.
How do I want to be for my child?
Who do I want to be as a parent?
Bia Dimovski is passionately committed to guiding teams and individuals through transitions and challenges, believing in the infinite path of growth that we all walk, both alone and together. As a perpetual learner, parent, and coach, Bia thrives on the continuous cycle of knowledge and experience.
Beyond her formal role as an Agile Coach, she is also dedicated to improving interpersonal communication, particularly between parents and children, starting with her role as a parent. Over time, this passion developed into what she now calls AgileParenting™ – an endeavor that turned into her mission before she even pinned a name to it.
Bia shares insights from her parent-child experience in her book, revealing the profound power of perspective-sharing and mutual understanding. These are concepts and transformative tools that can enrich our relationships and lives.
With her book, she aims to inspire others in their roles as parents to navigate their paths of growth and change. She aspires to extend the conversation on these critical aspects of parent development by sharing strategies and perspectives that can transform individual and family relationships.