“If I had my child to raise over again, I'd finger paint
more, and point the finger less. I'd do less correcting, and more connecting. I'd
take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes. I would care to know less,
and know to care more. I'd take more hikes and fly more kites. I'd stop playing
serious, and seriously play. I'd run through more fields, and gaze at more
stars. I'd do more hugging, and less tugging. I would be firm less often, and
affirm much more. I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later. I'd teach
less about the love of power, and more about the power of love. It matters not
whether my child is big or small. From this day forth, I'll cherish it all.” –
Diane Loomans
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