Dear Mom and Dad, My hands are little, I don’t mean to spill my milk. My legs are short, Please slow down so I can keep up with you. When I touch something bright and shiny, Please don’t slap my hands. Please look at me when I talk to you. I just need to know… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Joy
When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking
When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you hang up my first painting on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I thought it was good to be kind to animals. When you thought I wasn’t looking, I… Continue Reading
Children Learn What They Live
If a child lives with criticism, they learn to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, they learn to fight. If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves. If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy. But do… Continue Reading
Let Me Be a Child
Let me know when I make you proud. And Help me to have pride in my own accomplishments. Let me earn your trust. Then trust me. I won’t let you down. Let me try my wings. If I fail, let me know it’s OK. And encourage me to try again. Let me know you love… Continue Reading
Body Practices for children, adolescents and parents/caretakers
This body practice comes from Marlena Field’s Body-Centered Coaching site and I wanted to share it with you all. I hope you enjoy. Body Shifts A daily practice of mini body shifts will help you manage stress at your office and give you permission to pause; permission to slow down, to be reflective and to… Continue Reading
