The Art of Raising a Child

If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d build self-esteem first, and the house later.

I’d finger paint more and point the finger less.

I would 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 would 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 model less about the love of power and more about the power of love.

-Author unknown -