Category Archives: Love
Whom Does Your Child Love Best?
When I was a child, one of the most popular questions adults asked children was, “Who’s your favorite – Dad or Mom? Whom do you love best?” By the time my child was little, this question had gone out of … Continue reading
Setting Fear Aside to Parent from Love
I was going through a messy divorce, and lived in daily fear that my daughter would be ‘snatched’ from me. I don’t think this fear had any basis in reality, but fears are often like that – they come from … Continue reading
Are You Parenting from Love or its Opposite?
For much of my life, I thought that the opposite of ‘love’ was ‘hate’. And then, I discovered that these two words were opposites only in English grammar quizzes. Love is an energizing force – it gives you the energy … Continue reading
Show Your Child You Care
You know your child has officially entered the tweens when you hear, “You just don’t care!” 🙂 The first time you hear it, you probably hasten to reassure your child. “Of course I care,” you tell him. “It’s because I … Continue reading
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
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
When Too Much Love is Not Enough
When you first set eyes on your newborn, along with the rush of love, was a surge of protectiveness. A part of you swore to shield your child from all hurt, all pain. And you went on from there – … Continue reading