I know millions upon millions of people are putting pen to paper (or, sorry, fingertip to keyboard?) about the whole measles outbreak situation, and in an effort to dust off my soapbox and pretend Im staying relevant, Im going to offer up my own opinions as well.
Every parent wrestles with beliefs about things like swearing. The answer won’t be the same for any two parents, but this is what I've learned after raising 5 kids.
Theres always going to be something you cant lift, climb, reach, or catch. There will be distances you cant run, and plenty of people that will lap you while you try. We set ourselves up for failure when we make exercise into something that's only about our body, forgetting that it's also the best means to care for the mind.
dealing with the death of a pet looks very different when youre 5, versus when youre 7, versus when youre 38 or 39. As a parent, its your job to support the grieving of everyone in the group.
