I tend to catch myself doing a great deal of “bossy” parenting–giving direction and guidance and trying to shape my children’s behavior. As they get older, I have realized that where I really need to work is on letting go of the need to “parent” and sharing with my children how proud I am and how much I really do admire them. It seems to be human nature that the closer people are to us and the more attached and the more we care, the more likely we are to focus on flaws and problems. I am NOT sure what … Continue reading →