Wish I could say I parent like this:

"If I had my child to raise 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 and watch with my eyes.
I would care to know less & know to care more.
I'd take more hikes & fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious & seriously play.
I would run through more fields & gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging & less tugging.
I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often.
I would be firm less often & affirm much more.
I'd model less about the love of power
And more about the power of love."
-Diane Loomans