Parenting is a life-long practice. As children grow and become independent, there are continual decisions to be made regarding interaction. Deciding when to offer advice and comfort; and when to stand back and observe their self-reliance is a tricky one. It's helpful for me to know that while trying out one strategy, I can always change my mind, mid-stream, when I feel an inner push.
Elyse JacobsElyse Jacobs is a parent, educator, trainer and mentor with a private practice teaching social skills and emotional intelligence through puppetry and the expressive arts. ArchivesJuly 2013 Categories |
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