With the launch of my new website, I’m excited for the new phase and season ahead of me. I always find it interesting that what I once thought was great, soon is outdated, in need of a facelift, and improving upon.

I find the same thing with parenting. I move along a certain path just fine and then my daughter goes through a new phase or I see an area of character development I can teach her to improve upon. Or what means of motivation works for a while, changes as she gets older and has a different focus. Parenting is never static.

My friends with more than one child tell me that once another child comes into the mix, what works with one, doesn’t always work with the next one. I guess it shouldn’t be surprising. As parents we’re constantly moving, growing, and changing gears. But isn’t that part of what makes the adventure?

When my daughter was young, these changes used to throw me off and frustrate me at times. I was such a planner and liked to know what’s up ahead. Over the years I’ve changed. I still like to see what’s on the horizon (if possible), but I’ve become far more relaxed in this journey and embrace each day as it comes enjoying the little things along the way. I’m more eager to try something new when one method isn’t working. I think it’s about letting go and learning along the way.

So whatever 2011 brings — a new website, a new perspective, a life change, or just a new approach with your kids, enjoy every moment. But don’t get too comfortable … things will change again soon enough.