The dynamic Aries<\/a> parent has a full life. While you make the requisite sacrifices for your kids, giving up your independent identity will never be one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You continue pursuing advanced degrees, setting up businesses, and taking kid-free vacations guiltlessly. Feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem is an Aries, and while she never had any biological kids, she parented a movement that was all about parents being treated with fairness and equality. Sounds good to you (and us!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aries parents know the importance of \u201cme\u201d time, a tip many a martyr-parent could take from you. Aries mother of four, Victoria Beckham<\/a>, took a hard left from \u201csoccer mom\u201d status, leaving husband David Beckham<\/a> to handle that role. Instead, the Aries mother of four poured her inimitable \u201cposh spice\u201d into birthing a luxury fashion house. In true Aries style, her Victoria Beckham label is eponymously named, and she has posed with her envy-inducing family on countless magazine covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although you love to involve your brood in your success, your children get the appropriate message that adults have different privileges than kids. No guilt! This sense of hierarchy (in the right proportion) actually makes them feel safe. While you may not be your kids\u2019 best friend during their childhood, they respect you\u2014which means that you could experience a much deeper bond with them when they grow up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Aries parent isn\u2019t afraid to be the boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you ever seen parents who seem a little bit\u2026afraid\u2026of their own kids? Strange but true. Yet, it\u2019s a notion completely unthinkable to the Aries parent. In your household, no means no, and there\u2019s no pleading, plea bargaining or mincing words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, some people may be shocked when you march your screaming toddler off the playground, or threaten to open that proverbial can of whup-ass in the middle of the produce aisle. One Aries parent we know just has \u201cthe look\u201d\u2014and that\u2019s all it takes to get those shivering kiddies back in line. While your obedience training techniques raise eyebrows, most psychologists agree that boundaries help kids feel safe, because they know where they stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your kids have no question of where they\u2019re positioned on the \u201cI\u2019m in trouble\u201d spectrum. And while they\u2019ll probably rebel anyway, they\u2019ll have a template of appropriate behavior to guide them back to safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Aries parent can be competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Competitive child rearing, anyone? Aries love to be the best at whatever they do, and you take fierce pride in all your methods and opinions. But there\u2019s a fine line between high standards and perfectionism. The world is hard enough on parents as it is! When you find yourself getting all sanctimonious about organic produce or childproofing, recognize that you probably just need to be acknowledged as an incredible parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You put SO much thought into all that you do, and you yearn (and deserve!) to be recognized for that. Since you generally have too much pride to ask for a pat on the back, the suppressed need can come out in weird ways, such as bragging. An idea: set up a weekly praise-fest with a fellow parent, where you take turns acknowledging each other for how smart, savvy and amazing the other one is. That way, you can feel great, and avoid inadvertently pressuring your kids to be junior Einsteins or live up to impossible behavioral standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time Out! Watch out for the Aries parent\u2019s anger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aries is a fire sign<\/a>, ruled by warrior planet Mars<\/a>. When you\u2019re pissed off, people know it. (Who REALLY needs the time-out chair here?) Since your sign rules the face, frustrations can meld themselves into a fearsome expression on your mug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it\u2019s positive (to a point) for kids to know you have a range of emotions, too much raging can scare the little ones. To wit, Joan Crawford of \u201cMommie Dearest\u201d fame was an Aries. Sure, if you\u2019re reading this, you probably don\u2019t have any wire hanger bans in your household. But even if your anger is directed at someone else\u2014that crazy driver, the rude maitre\u2019d, a clueless teacher\u2014it can permeate the space, making your kids walk on eggshells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though it stems from a protective instinct, you\u2019ll need to make a special point of managing your fiery temper. A little patience\u2014with yourself and your kids\u2014goes a long way. Choose your battles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"momstrology-banner-book\"](\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/momstrology-banner-book.jpg\")
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Strengths and gifts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Are Aries good parents?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Traits of an Aries mom or dad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Aries parenting challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n