Great message from Emily Plank - Abundant Life Children: The day never got better. I dragged into the house at 5:30 – waffle maker still out with batter stuck to the counter, syrup pooled on the table, and half-eaten waffles, soggy and stale from a lonely day in the kitchen. All in all, the day was a disaster. I did run my errands, which were important. Why am I sharing this story? Because it’s important. We need to know that we are not alone. I yelled. I bribed. I used methods of parenting that are not in my parenting manifesto. So I apologized to my kids, and we read stories. I can give myself space for days like this, and I am so much gentler with myself when I know that I am not alone. Parents and educators, you need to know: 1. You are not alone. 2. When you feel that you are alone, find another parent or educator and tell them your story. 3. Stories heal. Hugs heal. Empathy heals. And these are only possible when we begin to let others in on our own insecurities and weaknesses.
Posted on: Tue, 27 May 2014 23:42:31 +0000
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