| Sitting here on the last day of the year, I was about to complain about the resolution hustle: How will I improve this year? How can I let my days unfold to the utmost of their potential? How can I help my children find their way in this world more perfectly than I did in 2021? It's a little exhausting, especially because we all pretty much know how resolutions go. The truth is, though, I welcome a sort of Hallmark type of moment to stop and reflect, take a little notice, think about my little family and what works, what we want more of, what doesn't work. I am hoping more children get back into the swing of things as we take on 2022, that we caregivers have more patience for it all, and for them. That we can find moments of fun between all the moments, and let ourselves be light in what can be a pretty heavy time. That we, as I hear so often these days, can spare a little grace for each other, for ourselves. As we look toward the new year, please join Meghan Leahy, parent coach, author, parenting advice columnist, and myself, on Wednesday to discuss all things parenting. You can ask your questions now. In the meantime, here's to taking a moment, and to taking on 2022 together. Perspective ● By Jessica Wozinsky Fleming ● Read more » | | | |
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