Do Our Children Do As We Say, Or Do As We Do?

Have you ever stopped yourself just as you were about to open your mouth knowing your children were in earshot?

Have you ever noticed that when you are behaving your worst your children somehow miraculously appear and see it all?

After a major family upheaval, such as a divorce, it's not uncommon for us to be so absorbed in our own pain that we're not always aware that others are hurting as well. When we're caught in the moment, we don't always consider that our behavior can have a huge impact on our children, no matter what their age.

via Linda Lipshutz: Do Our Children Do As We Say, Or Do As We Do?.