Ladders of love are critical for our children. They provide the support as the children and families lift themselves from the trauma to a pathway toward restoration, resilience and flourishing in the days and years ahead.
Thoughts
The gaps that should be filled
The gaps that we ignore in history only serve to perpetuate false nostalgia or continue a false narrative.
I embrace science – you should also
Science matters—it improves lives, it tells us when we need to make changes and it provides a blueprint how to help children and their families.
Friend or parent?
Parents can be a friend for their children. These two concepts mix together quite nicely when executed in good faith.
Are we ready for life-long learning?
Active, involved citizens are life-long learners. It takes a significant commitment to be a life-long learner.
Pause, Assess, then Choose
Good citizenship is the hallmark of a civil society. And should be the goal of parenting. Pausing, assessing and choosing correct responses will be the ticket to our success.