—Karen James
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"Parents stand between school and their kids, but also between their kids and the hurts of previous generations. If they can stop those hurts being passed on, who knows what their kids can do!" —Claire Horsley |
Look back and smile. Think of happy moments and be glad you can remember. |
What seems small to an adult can be the best thing in a child's season! Their imaginations are big and you can help them make magic. Energy is shared, and that's how unschooling works. Whether I'm excited about something new, or my children are excited about something new, there's still newness and excitement enough to share. |
Knock knock. Who's there? Boo! Boo who? Please don't cry. It's just me. |
A reminder! If you haven't bought candy yet, get the best candy you can afford. If no one comes by, you still have it! If it all goes out into the community, it makes you a better person and your house will have sweeter associations for children who might grow up remembering. |
"If it's important to them, then it's important."—Laurie Wolfrum
"When kids know their parents are on their sides, when parents help them find safe ways to do what they want to do, then kids do listen when we help them be safe." —Joyce Fetteroll |
Look at your kids. Really look at them and see who *they* are and not who you want them to be. Get to know them. Be nice to them. Nicer than nice. Be kind to them. Love them and kiss them and hug them and Be with them. Play with them. Listen to them. Talk with them, not to them. Be patient and calm.
Love your spouse or partner, if you have one. Be kind and nice and patient with your spouse or partner too. Love them and hug them and see who they really are without trying to make them who you want them to be.—Colleen Prieto
"Funny how the happiest days are full of small joys instead of major undertakings." —Ronnie Maier |
Every time you speak or act, you build or break. The softer you can be, the more whole they will be. |
Sometimes it's the contrast that shows us clearly where we are now. |
Unless your children are given a real opportunity to show you how children learn, to show you that it works, you will not see it. |