Monthly Archives: December 2011
What I Would Tell My Child if I Could Only Say One Thing
In an earlier post, I had posed the question: “What would you tell your child if you could only say one thing?” Only one reader posted a response: “Let your inner voice be your guide. I love you.” Thank you … Continue reading
How to Get Along with Your Child – Like, not Love
LIKE – such a lukewarm word, so tame; not strong, like LOVE. You love your child; more precisely, you LOVE your child. Love comes naturally to a parent. Nature ensures it – your helpless infant needs you! He depends on … Continue reading
I Have Become an I-Don’t-Know Parent
“Dad! I can ride a bicycle on my own! Look! Look!” Your daughter is screaming, and you’re grinning, bursting with pride. “Wonderful!” you say as you scoop her into a bear hug. “Mom! I made soup and sandwiches for dinner,” … Continue reading
When You Break Your Glass Comb and Your Child Loses His Candy
I must have been 5 or 6 years old. It was the summer holidays, and my maternal grandparents were visiting us. Their visit meant being regaled by fantastic stories, and spoiled with fancy meals, treats and unexpected gifts. One day, … Continue reading