What do you want to be when you grow up? Perhaps the greatest question that should never stop being asked, even when the person you are talking to is 93.
For those of us who are blessed to be parents, we have the wonderful duty of raising the next generation that will tend to and shelter the world. Their world is one of dreams… possibilities yet to be realized… hope for better things to come.
My son the other day asked me why can’t medical science create a medicine that would help his ears to become unplugged. Antihistamine and decongestant’s did not work on his system. I told him, that maybe he would need to study medical and pharmaceutical science in order to create the first drug that did. Even though he did not seem to enthused, maybe a seed was planted.
As our quotes elude to, children are a product of their parent’s belief in them to achieve great things. We are cheerleaders in essence for their development, and foster their capacity to succeed in great ventures moving forward. We cannot dictate their dreams for them, but we can channel their naturally creative abundant source of energy towards a means that creates possibility in their world.
For all you home school teacher working hard in this world rocked by COVID 19, my prayers are with you. Let’s use this time to instill values in our children, and let them see the true belief we have in their capacity to make this world something beautiful to behold.
Many prayers and blessings. Believe… Achieve… Advance Confidently in the Direction of Your Dreams.
Dr. Tom
P.S. My forum on YouTube Live did not work. So I will be broadcasting on Facebook live at the below link. I will be broadcasting at 12 PM Pacific Standard Time. I hope to see you there!
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Dr. Thomas Maples of the Stockton Therapy Network explores how much screen time is enough for your children and ways you can use screen time to pass on family values.
I truly believe in this thanks much for sharing
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