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SUSIE E CARON
MOTHER, TEACHER AND PSYCHOLOGIST RETIRED
WELL, MOTHER'S NEVER RETIRE. RIGHT?
SUSIE E CARON
MOTHER, TEACHER AND PSYCHOLOGIST RETIRED
WELL, MOTHER'S NEVER RETIRE. RIGHT?
 One Lovely Tulip! I love spring and I love flowers. A single tulip is indeed beautiful to behold. Or is it? How do I know it is pretty? How do I know I like it at all? How did I decide that yellow is the right color? They say 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder.' Is that all? So I like this tulip because I just see it as pretty and desirable? I don't think so......  Maybe I like it because I have something to compare it to. I can compare my tulip to daffodils and other tulips, or even other types of flowers and then decide which ones I like the most. But wait!!! What if I didn't have anything else to compare my tulip with?  A child told me that she gets teased for being different. So I asked her if she would like everyone to be exactly the same....Everyone....exactly the same. We started talking about all flowers becoming tulips, and all birds only robins and everyone of them acted exactly the same, at the same time, in the same way. The paradox was obvious to her.
The fact is, the only reason we can enjoy flowers, birds and each other is because of our differences. If you and I were complete carbon copies, our lives would turn bland and boring indeed. So let's celebrate our differences and we can enjoy each other more! "Twee' Means You and Me!" Comments are closed.
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Susie E. Caron
These are from my former life with many current memories and helps for parents. I retired from teaching, became a psychotherapist treating children and families and an author. After retiring I became a full time artist. I recently reopened this parenting blog because I believe wisdom is to be shared. Author of Chidren's Books, Christian, Wife, & Mother, I want to help you build parent-child relationships, 1 blog, & books at a time. When I'm not busy creating articles or paintings, you might find me looking for dark chocolate or playing with my Boxer, Josie. Disclaimer
These articles are for educational and self-help purposes only and are not intended as psychotherapy. If you experience unusual symptoms or discomfort please see your medical or mental health practitioner. No patent liability is assumed for use of the information contained. The author disclaims any responsibility for loss or risk for use or application of this material. 
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Sheila Michelle July 13 at 7:17pm · Just wanted to say that I love your posts about the different ways to connect/relate/understand your child. It has given me a new approach towards understanding my daughter and allowing HER to tell me how she feels instead of me suggesting to her how she should feel. Thanks Susie! |
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