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ify wrote: Thanks opening my eyes to my children
Reeni wrote: I recognised so well your comment - "it was like my little girl had just come back into the room. " every now and then my 18 year old son restores my confidence that i am not making too many mistakes by saying a kind and loving word to his wee sister or doing a chore without prompting or simply coming over for a cuddle. As for the inbetween bits - that's his journey and all i can do is wait, be patient and be there.
Deenna Lucy wrote: My daughter is similar. Through her struggles to understand herself and her place in the world she does watch my every move and hear my every word even when she pretends not to. I see her mimic my behavior to her friends. I see her becoming a carrying young woman. It has been a very long road always show her my greater traits but it has been worth it.
Lynda wrote: This is so true , children do watch and learn. Thats why i have " safe kids day " for all the kids in our community in the summer. A day of food , fun and learning.
Dawn wrote: Hi. I love your story so much that i linked to it in my new blog. Motherhood can be challenging, but you found a positive way to reach your daughter. And you received a gift back yourself! Thank you for sharing such a touching story.
deepula wrote: Dear wayfarer
There are 2 aspects of your daughter :)
One a daughter, one an individual.
-- i see that your daughter is certainly getting very cognitive. From experience, i know too much of cognition means getting dry :) the mind wants to think there is rationale for everything!
You may expose her to kate nowak's collection of quotes. They are amazing and opened my eyes to a new way. Also watch the movie secret. I think you can see a part of it in youtube.
-- i see there is an individual who gauges you positively. Sometimes we tend to do our actions and fail to collect feedbacks regularly. This happens in my case and i assume in most of our cases :) but when we let others tell us how we are seen, we realize we just to connect again. Your daughter seem to have seen a very genuine positive side of yours and i am so glad you both are such a good team.
The world insists on being critical and real. I think a good dose of enthusiasm and criticism is required for the balance.
I loved your story, wayfarer.
Lots of good wishes to you and your daughter.
Deepula.
There are 2 aspects of your daughter :)
One a daughter, one an individual.
-- i see that your daughter is certainly getting very cognitive. From experience, i know too much of cognition means getting dry :) the mind wants to think there is rationale for everything!
You may expose her to kate nowak's collection of quotes. They are amazing and opened my eyes to a new way. Also watch the movie secret. I think you can see a part of it in youtube.
-- i see there is an individual who gauges you positively. Sometimes we tend to do our actions and fail to collect feedbacks regularly. This happens in my case and i assume in most of our cases :) but when we let others tell us how we are seen, we realize we just to connect again. Your daughter seem to have seen a very genuine positive side of yours and i am so glad you both are such a good team.
The world insists on being critical and real. I think a good dose of enthusiasm and criticism is required for the balance.
I loved your story, wayfarer.
Lots of good wishes to you and your daughter.
Deepula.
irongrace wrote: Lots of love you made my day
nguyenxuanphuoc wrote: Maybe you're right but as chika kojima admitted ". We used to know what was just and what was unjust , but as we grew up, we've made things more complicated - children's words sometimes awaken our soul and make us feel how dirty our minds adults are. " can we give our children what we lost?
Anne McCrady wrote: One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the knowledge that they have the power to make a difference by helping others. They will forever be empowered to live well.
George W wrote: Such a great story and, although my twins are only three, i understand all too well their ability to learn and absorb our actions and words. I know now that what they do is a true and honest reflection of what we do and we too have the opportunity to learn and grow from them every bit as much.
I may not know you personally but i too feel you are a wonderful example to your child.
:)
I may not know you personally but i too feel you are a wonderful example to your child.
:)
