It isn’t always pretty and we do not always bring our best-selves to every situation. As a parent once wisely told me, “Parenting is in real time!” How true! We can read all the books and blogs, be an active participant in parenting groups, but when the rubber hits the road we are often times left to reacting to situations rather than responding to them. It did not take me long on my path of motherhood to realize that our children teach us more about ourselves than we can

Do children who cut their teeth early become better eaters? Do children who walk early become better walkers? I am often asked by parents of 4, 5 and 6-year-old children, “My child is not reading yet. Should I be worried about that?” I respond with other questions: Is Johnny able to dress himself? Can Suzie ride a bike without training wheels, do a coordinated jumping jack and cartwheel? Can your child look at a tree and determine if it is a good climbing tree? Build a for