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Thanks for the example you set. For me I find when trying extra hard to protect someone, I’m likely to have the opposite effect. Extra radar screens lacking straps to hold them steady. Not considering the value, if any, of stirring up their minds. Not thinking through the effect on their well being.

Illustrating the very reason God made moms. And the Gold Stars marking their high wire acts.

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Thank you Gary for reading and being here. I'm learning as I go and I learned a lot during this challenge. The gift.

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"Whoa, okay."

Perfect response from the kids.

Nothing catastrophic to see here.

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Hi Janis! It's so cool of you to pop in here. I love this! That's right "nothing catastrophic here." Thank you for the smile. :)

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My attention drawn

Children repeat what they live

Pattern shifts take work

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Powerful and wise haiku Gail. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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Thank you for raising children with much love and awareness! ❤️

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Gail, thank you for saying this. You made my day. xox

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Moms want to protect

Their children forevermore

They always know best...

Jules, you beautifully describe the “art” of parenting. Each time you fully show up and are lovingly present you are wearing a Superhero cape. Sometimes the “truth serum” is the right choice. Moms know best when to use it, how to use it and what dosage. Good doctors listen carefully to a Mom’s intuition. They know you know your children best❗️♥️❗️

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Good morning Clark,

My children are great teachers. I was happy during this time I had the ability to place my focus on taking care of them and Jeff.

Thank you for reading and commenting. It's one of the highlights of my day. :)

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As a teacher, I am also learning how important it is to allow children to feel their feelings. Even when the feelings are very loud!!

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Oh yes! BIG and loud emotions. You are a great teacher Claudette. xoxo

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Oh gosh!

'It was my job to listen and give them a safe place to land.' Absolutely perfect, Julie. ♥️

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Thank you so much for reading along Rebecca. I know some of these are a bit heavy. I do hope it gives strength and courage to others who may face this.

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Thank you

Trying counts

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You bet it does! Thank you Claudette.

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Thanks for writing this, Julie! I so agree with everything you said. I protected my children when they were little from so many things. Their father never cared! It was hard, but I made it!!

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Good morning Faith,

That does sound hard. You did a great job Faith. Thank you for sharing and reading.

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Just as your courage to be vulnerable and share your life is a highlight of my day...

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Such a kind thing to say. Thank you, Clark

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Particularly powerful reminder.

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Good morning Nancy,

Thank you so much for reading and a reminder I need every day. Happy I wrote it down. :)

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