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Parents as Mirrors for our Kids

I wrote earlier today about the wonderful gift of “mirroring” that our children can provide for us—the way that their very existence in the intimate places of our lives can serve as an illumination to our individuality—both flaws and fabulous uniqueness. As I was writing that, I realized that we parents serve an important mirroring function for our children as well… Myra wrote several months ago about “emotional mirroring”—how we can consciously reflect emotions back for our children to help them learn how to act appropriately, but I do think we can serve as mirrors for our children in many … Continue reading →

Our Children as Mirrors

I often write about how parenting has expanded my life in more ways than I ever dreamt possible. One of the ways that parenting has changed me and my life is that my children have served as mirrors for me—mirrors of my values, my personal communication style, my flaws and mistakes. Sometimes, I see things in myself because of how my children parrot my sayings and philosophies and other times, I can see myself in my children glaring back at me. While we are busy trying to guide and shape our children, many of us discover that our children serve … Continue reading →

Liven Up Your Walls

If you still have bare walls after a move, or if you want to give a space an update, you can do so without becoming an artist or spending a fortune on pricey artwork. These simple methods will help you create some interest without a lot of time, money, or effort. Create a unique grouping of pictures, such as an L shape. The easiest way to do this is to lay the picture frames you intend to use out on large piece of paper and trace them. Hang the paper on the wall, make sure it’s level, and place nail … Continue reading →