Mira Jacob, author of "The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing", has a son who loves Michael Jackson. She turned his perceptive questions and observations regarding race into a fantastic series of panels that every parent can appreciate.
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It is clear to me now, two kids and two different experiences later: our babies are born ready. All they need is for us to be ready to listen, and respond.
I had no idea how infuriating the question “how can I help?” would be when there was a sink full of bottles and an empty fridge. Mom friends to the rescue.
Beyond knowing how to handle a tantrum to avoid public embarrassment, we can begin to view them as a valuable opportunity to teach our children life skills.
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