"There are so many paradoxes in parenting
that it is difficult to find balance.
Some don't even try.
They just plunge ahead,
ignoring the subtle whispers of wisdom.
Others try half-heartedly,
but resort to old methods
when they get confused.
But some hear wisdom's quiet voice
and make it their own.
They find strength in softness,
power in flexibility,
perfection in mistakes,
success in failure,
clarity in confusion,
and love in letting go.
Parenting paradoxes abound.
Don't let appearances deceive you.
Things may not be at all as they seem.
What's going on with your children right now?
Are you sure?
Or are you just making assumptions?
Buried in the most difficult of times
are polished gems.
Lurking beneath serene surfaces
lie turbulent waters.
Stay balanced."
There are so many moments throughout the day where I'm not sure what to do. My number-one rule is to respond. Even if I get it wrong, my daughter will see me trying. I listen to her, I listen to myself. I get help when I feel I need it. What else can I do?
that it is difficult to find balance.
Some don't even try.
They just plunge ahead,
ignoring the subtle whispers of wisdom.
Others try half-heartedly,
but resort to old methods
when they get confused.
But some hear wisdom's quiet voice
and make it their own.
They find strength in softness,
power in flexibility,
perfection in mistakes,
success in failure,
clarity in confusion,
and love in letting go.
Parenting paradoxes abound.
Don't let appearances deceive you.
Things may not be at all as they seem.
What's going on with your children right now?
Are you sure?
Or are you just making assumptions?
Buried in the most difficult of times
are polished gems.
Lurking beneath serene surfaces
lie turbulent waters.
Stay balanced."
There are so many moments throughout the day where I'm not sure what to do. My number-one rule is to respond. Even if I get it wrong, my daughter will see me trying. I listen to her, I listen to myself. I get help when I feel I need it. What else can I do?
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