Everything that happens is either a blessing, which is also a lesson, or a lesson which is also a blessing.

If we view our children as stupid, naughty, disturbed, or guilty of their misdeeds, they will learn to behold themselves as foolish, faulty, or shameful specimens of humanity. They will regard us as judges from whom they wish to hide, and they will interpret everything we say as further proof of their unworthiness. If we view them as innocent, or at least merely ignorant, they will gain understanding from their experiences, and they will continue to regard us as wise partners.

Once we begin to appreciate that the apparent destructiveness of the toddler in taking apart a flower or knocking down sand castles is in fact a constructive effort to understand unity, we are able to revise our view of the situation, moving from reprimand and prohibition to the intelligent channeling of his efforts and the fostering of discovery.

Most of us would do more for our babies than we have ever been willing to do for anyone, even ourselves.

A sense of worthiness is a child's most important need.

The secret is to learn to sit at the feet of your own life and be taught by it.

If your children see that you are seeking, they will seek-the finding part is up to God.