Knowing it was important not to betray her emotions, she quickly gathered Hank's uniform and casually tossed it into the back seat. They had reached the last stop sign before the school driveway when Hank suddenly dived into the back seat and pulled on his clothes. Without saying a word, Stella kissed him goodbye as he jumped out of the car. Anyone who asks Stella about that day gets a smile and a quick reply. But he has a healthy respect for me.
All parents know that their children have unique strengths and talents.
And even though it may seem at times as if your child is deliberately trying to annoy you, try to remember that his frustrating quirks often foreshadow future virtues. Almost every parenting situation can be an opportunity to identify those strengths and help your child learn to use them in a positive way. To do that, ask yourself if you've said any of the following statements. Oh, I forgot. Often the child who can't remember details is simply trying to understand the bigger picture.