ISFP
Interesting Stuff for Parents!

Nothing  you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering,  averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is  never wasted.
~Garrison  Keillor 

A good read for talking with your child about conflict in our world.  
https://www.unicef.org/parenting/how-talk-your-children-about-conflict-and-war?fbclid=IwAR0d25zo_xQx96bVxwjip5aBdsD-C6qWuJIPIBPLOD48bVc7RdXCP2zXr9I

Helping Children Learn About Empathy

What's the Best Thing That Happened to You Today?

I try to made a point to ask the kids  before they leave this simple question, "What's the best thing that has happened to you today?"  Often they talk about a lesson we did, but I'm hoping for this to evolve into more interpersonal types of responses where children are sharing something positive someone said or did with them.  During our class meetings, this type of response should develop as we talk about gratitude and recognize others who have done something to make our day go well.   I hope you enjoy this talk as much as I did!

             Play, Passion, Purpose

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'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.

                     ~Diane Loomans,
      from "If I Had My Child To Raise Over Again"