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

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

Awareness of having better things to do with their lives is the secret to immunizing our children against false values--whether presented on television or in "real life." The child who finds fulfillment in music or reading or cooking or swimming or writing or drawing is not as easily convinced that he needs recognition or power or some "high" to feel worthwhile.

A child needs both to be hugged and unhugged. The hug lets her know she is valuable. The unhug lets her know that she is viable. If you're always shoving your child away, they will cling to you for love. If you're always holding them closer, they will cling to you for fear.

We can see that the baby is as much an instrument of nourishment to us, as we are for him.

Especially with our first child, we tend to take too much responsibility--both credit and blame--for everything. The more we wantto be good parents, the more we tend to see ourselves as making or breaking our children.

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