As parents, I think we often feel like we need to be “parenting” all the time–we need to be on, involved, wise, and “in charge” of what is going on in our families and with our children. In reality, it is often helpful just to take a back seat and observe. You can learn a great deal about your child just by sitting back once in a while and watching what is going on. Observation is a skill–it is as much a part of communication and understanding as verbal expression and listening are. I can’t tell you how many times … Continue reading →