Sublime

Since we are the adults in charge, we are the only ones capable of protecting our relationship from being one of resentment, dishonesty, distrust, dislike. This is why I believe in giving boundaries to prevent the annoyance factor. Meaning, whenever possible, we don’t give children the freedom to irritate us through their behavior. (Yes,

In the flow of the day’s words, noises, shouts, and various utterances, this polite exchange stands out for children like a nursery rhyme, secure and familiar. It is also a code. In its regularity, politeness affirms and reaffirms our connection; the way we treat each other.

Children are the wildish nature,

instead of stopping a child from learning to do things by telling the child he/she is going to get hurt, you could help the child to be successful. Instead of telling a child to be quiet, you could listen to what the child is trying to express.

I talked to the teachers, and we all agreed I would start taking Rashi home right after lunch.

We will start with the good mother. Although she probably does not know it, her roots are found in the philosophy of child-rearing popularized by Rousseau. In this system, the mother must be ever-present, loving, giving, and supportive at all times so that the child will grow up brave, trusting, and self-confident. A woman must similarly provide

It’s very touching that we live in a world where we have learned to be so kind to children; it would be even nicer if we learned to be a little more generous towards the childlike parts of one another. It sounds strange at first – and even condescending or despairing – to keep in mind that in crucial ways one’s partner always remains a child. On