and now these three things remain . . . faith, hope and love
and the greatest of these is love.  1Co13:13

Step 9. Re“sume”

Get Past
to help an Alphabet Soup Child
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By Jodee Kulp     www.betterendings.org

Change is a reality that accompanies the constant motion of life. While I approach change as an exciting and a new opportunity to learn, for my daughter, change is like standing on the edge of a bridgeless chasm. She has to freefall, hoping some glimmer of reality will catch her. Meanwhile I, like Liz, has had to grow up. I had to learn to let her fall, to know when to fall with her and at other times when to catch her at the bottom.

 Get past embarrassment and let the world experience your child. Let your child experience the world. Each experience will provide a larger foundation to grow on. Forgive your child when actions are outrageous and statements bizarre.

• Get past hurtful words the child says when confused, frustrated or angry.

• Get past hurtful words from others who don't understand your child or who label you as bad parents. Forgive those who don't understand. Allow learning experiences for all.

• Get past thinking what works for other children will work for your child. Discipline for a normal child progresses from parental control into self-discipline, independence and finally interdependence. Your child may never reach these higher levels and may always need an external brain to help them succeed and remain safe.