IF I HAD MY CHILD TO RAISE OVER AGAIN

If I had my child to raise over again ~ Diane Loomans

If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d build self-esteem first, + the house later

I’d finger paint more, + point the finger less

I would do less correcting + more connecting

I’d take my eyes off my watch + watch with my eyes

I’d take more hikes + fly more kites

I’d stop playing serious, + seriously play

I would run through fields + gaze more at stars

I’d do more hugging + less tugging

I’d see the oak tree in the acorn more often

I’d be firm less often + affirm much more

I’d model less about the love of power

+ more about the power of love.