The roles of mentor, mobilizer, mediator, monitor and motivator are not restricted to those of us entering our later years. As a pediatrician, I would bless the five Ms as roles for parents to aim for also.
Glass
Our children, easily seen, can be difficult to interpret as we peer through the windows of their lives. Our presence in their lives is critical to their development and nurturing.
Smile – giving and receiving
Smiles can be contagious. They can lead to consequential interactions as we share our common humanity.
The Aspen Effect
The Aspen Effect is a series of guiding symbols that can provide the beauty of nature as we engage in the glorious work of helping to repair and nurture children and families.
Doctoring and parenting – Presence
Doctoring and parenting are very similar in so many ways. They both require presence.
Catch! – relational health at its best
The game of Catch! is really the universal exchange of human emotions that should occur in almost any interaction.