“When you are eight years old, nothing is any of your business.”
(Lenny Bruce)

It is easy for parents to forget what it’s like to be a kid. It’s easy to forget what it’s like being small, or feeling as if no part of your life is up to you.

Here’s a tip: the next time one of your children is battling you in a seemingly nonsensical way, (e.g. pitching a fit for no reason), try a little empathy:

“Wow, seems like you?re having a rough day. Is this one of those days where it’s just tough to be eight?”

He may not automatically respond in a way that you’d like, but he’ll definitely get the impression that you’re trying to understand.

And that can sometimes make all of the difference.

Peace begins with pause,