Listen to the children

In his book, "Ten Seeds of Greatness," Dennis Waitley shares a poem that all of us need to hear:

Take a moment to listen today

To what your children are trying to say;

Listen today, whatever you do

Or they won't be there to listen to you.

Listen to their problems, listen for their needs,

Praise their smallest triumphs, praise their smallest deeds;

Tolerate their chatter, amplify their laughter,

Find out what's the matter, find out what they're after.

But tell them that you love them, ever single night

And though you scold them, be sure you hold them;

Tell them, "Everything's all right;

Tomorrow's looking bright!"

Take a moment to listen today

To what you children are trying to say;

Listen today, whatever you do

And they will come back to listen to you.