If empathy and love are the antidotes to hate, we still need tools (solvents) to accomplish the task of eradicating its toxic sticky presence. Truth, trust, science, civility, diversity and faith are giant steps in the right direction.
Thoughts
Life-long learning (and parenting) – the pursuit of competence
The parallels between life-long learning as an adult and parenting are so striking.
Life’s Changes – Pay Attention
Life will change, and it is our responsibility to each other to pay attention and assist with those changes. It takes a village to take care for of all of us.
Mentoring – Joys and Responsibilities
While the joy of being a mentor is seeing the fruits of one’s labors, mentoring requires that one take on significant responsibilities.
You and We – Pronouns of significance
The pronouns of YOU and WE can direct our words and deeds in innumerable positive ways.
The Other PAT – Parental Awareness Threshold
Our willingness to pause, assess, choose and subsequently shift using the Parental Awareness Threshold can be the key to the safe, stable nurturing relationships that our children need.