”If I Had My Child to Raise Over Again”
                by Diane Loomans 

If I had my child to raise all over again,
I’d finger paint more, and point the finger less.
I’d do less correcting, and more connecting.
I’d take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I’d build self-esteem first, and do other things later.