Hard Moments with a Child Often “Go Better” than Parents Realize
After many years of talking to moms and dads I have come to believe that even at the end of a hard day or overwhelming moment parents have managed to offer something useful to their child.
Yvette was in 7th grade and an independent 12 year old daughter of a single mom, Marianne, who worked full time. They had been through a lot together over the years and had flourished. Yvette … Continue reading HERE »
as seen on A Child Grows in Brooklyn.com This weekend I visited some friends who are the proud parents of a 20 month old. Until now they have managed to maintain a work schedule that … Continue reading HERE »
I once asked one of my adult son’s to tell me his favorite memory from childhood. After thinking for a few minutes he said, “The time we were on a lake in Vermont. I was … Continue reading HERE »
A Spontaneous “Interview” with a Child Who Was Making the Most of Spring The other day when walking in my neighborhood I found myself crossing the street with a young girl and her mom. The … Continue reading HERE »
