Hey, Who's the Boss, Here? We've all been in situations with our children when, out in public, we just want to crawl into a big hole in the ground, never to be seen again, right?
I Put It In My Pocket! ..."But you still can't understand. And in the middle of the night you lie awake and you're sure you can hear the trash can calling out the secret of the crumbled piece of paper. And you're sure you can hear the washing machine and dryer snickering while they hatch their next plot.... "...
In Praise of Black Sheep When we welcome the prospect of raising the problematic child with these things in mind, we will begin to see our frustrations as moments that can awaken our best qualities. And instead of envying the ease with which our neighbors seem to raise perfect offspring, we will remember that rule-breakers and children who show their horns often make more self-reliant and independent adults than those whose limits are never tried...
Is it Really Broken? ..."As each year passes, things become clearer, possesions mean so much less, and laughter and love have become oh so much more precious. So, take a moment, hug your children, kiss your husband, call your mother, just to tell her you love her. "...
It's Showtime! A short work of fiction written by author, Pam Powers, about taking a small child to a public (paid) event.
Keep the Magic Alive ..."So, I thought it best to write it down so if one of those magic days should come your way you'd be sure to notice. "Keep the magic alive." "
Long Distance Grandparents Having children is an exciting family event not only for mom and dad but also for grandparents. Unfortunately in this day and age many families live thousands of miles away from each other and only get to see their grandchildren every once in a great while.
Mom's Identity Crisis ..."Do you ever wonder what the rest of the world is doing while you are up to your ears in laundry, dishes, and toys?"...
Morning Cuddles ..."I fall short so often in one day that if I kept count I would lose heart and give up. My children don't count the mistakes either. Thank goodness. They forgive me and are willing to give me a hug after a nasty outburst and tell me they love me. Somehow they are able to keep the warm softness of the morning close to their hearts and catch me when I fall. Their love is total and unconditional."...
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