Monthly Archives: August 2011

You Mean You Don’t Want to Save Lives?

I was at my daughter’s school for an event. The school was plastered with posters encouraging parents to participate in a blood donation camp being held at the same time. As I was leaving the school, a student hailed me. … Continue reading

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Introducing the Best Parent in the World: Part 2

You are the world’s best parent – for your child. At the beginning of your parenthood, you’ve got your attitudes and your thoughts sorted out. You’re supportive and encouraging, and as your son keeps asking questions, you experience delight in … Continue reading

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Introducing the Best Parent in the World: Part 1

Since I’m introducing the best parent in the world, it will take a bit of time, so this is Part 1 of the Introduction. Part 2 will appear tomorrow. Today, I’d like to introduce you to the best parent in … Continue reading

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Are You Killing Your Child with Carrots?

Many children in the world are brought up without praise. This is sad, to say the least, and has terrible consequences for their self-esteem, behavior, and the quality of their lives as children. And as adults. Obviously, it also affects … Continue reading

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Building Trust with Your Child

The good news is that our children are born trusting us. And trust is the basis on which we can enjoy a lifetime of togetherness with our children. But sometimes, we teach them not to trust us. By not doing … Continue reading

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Why Making Promises to Your Child is a Bad Idea

There is one quality so powerful, that that quality alone will let you build a lasting and fulfilling relationship with your child. That quality is not love. It is trust. If there is trust between you and your child, you … Continue reading

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Are You Sure that’s Your Child You’re Parenting?

No, I’m not casting doubts on your child’s parentage! If you were happy about bringing your child into the world (and many are not), one of the first decisions you made when you learnt you were expecting a child was … Continue reading

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The No. 1 Disease from which All Parents Suffer

If you are a parent, you know what it is to be tortured by guilt. Guilt that you are not doing enough for your child – not giving enough, not bonding enough, not spending enough time and/or money, not teaching … Continue reading

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Love is a Six-Letter Verb

Love is a six-letter verb, and it is spelt A-C-C-E-P-T. When your baby was born, it felt like you’d been handed a live doll to cherish and enjoy – with a few exceptions. Notably, the baby’s tendency to spew disgusting … Continue reading

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Coming Back from the Brink of Too Much Love

It is 8pm and you’re entering the house after a hard day at work. Your 11-year old daughter just remembered she needs a special tool from the store for a project tomorrow, and she will be penalized if she doesn’t … Continue reading

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