Last week I participated in a live telephone conversation with Poncho de Anda, celebrity dad and Huggies spokesparent, about parenting, the funny things that kids do, and how to get through the day while juggling a career and family.

During the call it was refreshing to hear Poncho talk about real-world parenting struggles that both he and his wife, Lina Amashta, experience which are the same for many of us as well.  He has such an upbeat and positive outlook on how very precious this time is that we have with our kids.  I really enjoyed his perspective, as a dad, on how how we as parents can use this time to bond with our kids AND grow with our partner. 

One of the topics we discussed during the call is how messes are very real stresses when it comes to parenting!  Of course, no brand knows messes {and how to deal with them} more than Huggies!  Poncho also had this to say about messes & parenting: 

"Find ways to enjoy even the messes of parenting because it is all good."

He went on to share his thoughts about moms and dads supporting one another through this journey of parenting.  He revealed that he sees it as a huge benefit to the kids if mom and dad are in synch and on the same page when it comes to parenting as a team.  I have to say, I couldn't agree more!

One of the questions I asked Poncho was what superpower he'd wish to have if he could have one.  His response?

"I would have the superpower that would allow me to make any situation what I want it to be!"

I have to say, that would be a pretty awesome superpower!  It pretty much covers it all!  Check out more of Poncho and his amazingly beautiful family in this Huggies Latino webisode:

 

I have to admit that the one thing that sticks out in my mind from that phone call is when Poncho began discussing how important it is for parents to nurture their own personal relationship and to not lose sight of it when they become parents.  He talked about how he and his wife have their own "rules" about spending time together.  He reminded us of the fact that in the beginning the relationship was about two people – the couple- and then the kids came along.  And in the end, it will be just as it was in the beginning – the couple – sharing their lives together even after their kids have grown up and moved on to adulthood.  This was so powerful for me.  It's something that is so easy to lose sight of on most days when you're consumed with being a parent.  I think we all have to make a concious effort to stay engaged with our spouses or partner in life if we are to be effective at parenting and create that stable family environment for our kids.

What are some of your biggest messes or stresses that you face in your daily role of being a parent? How are you finding ways to cope with them?

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{Disclosure: This is part of a compensated
campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Huggies.  However, all opinions expressed are my own.}