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Gordon W's avatar

where was your newletter when I needed it 50 years ago? Gordon W, Phd

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Nancy Rappaport MD's avatar

Beautiful !!!! I am new to your list and a child psychiatrist who wrote the Behavior Code. You nailed it love and acceptance for who our kids are.

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kate's avatar

What if it just....is.

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Courtney Martin's avatar

Love this. So wise. I think where I get stuck is the relationship between loving what is and giving them the bumpers they sometimes crave between what is and the world. If that makes any sense.

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Sarah Wheeler's avatar

Yes! Our role is certainly to teach and guide and give feedback and set limits and, for example, explain that throwing shovels at people is NOT OKAY. And with some kids, some of the time, we are going to have to manage a lot more of that conversation than with others. I like the idea of 'bumpers.'

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Maya Van Putten, PhD's avatar

Beautifully written, my friend. Funny and smart and true.

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Jennifer Rinna Hildreth's avatar

Knocked it out of the park again, Sarah. This one hit me in my heart!

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