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Volume 3 Issue 1A

September 2006
Special Edition

In this issue:

Listen to the Child

Listen to the Child

You thought you were unimportant.
How wrong can you be?
You are the adult; I am the child.
Nevertheless, please listen to me:

It's sad
when a school focuses
on the book
and not the child reading it.

It's upsetting
when a teacher embarrasses
a student
and believes it is okay.

It's heartless
when children tattle
on their friend
and think they're scored a point.

It's painful
when a child leaves school
feeling unwanted
because no one knew what was wrong.

Please
include in your schedule
my needs and desires.
Embellish all you've prepared
with your warmth and smiles.

Remember
from your past
how a child feels inside.
Reach out to those who misbehave
and to the ones who try to hide.

Strive
to do your best
to instill confidence and pride.
Find what to praise,
not what to deride.

Above all,
when you leave the room
don't close the door;
reflect on all you've done today
and tomorrow you will do more.

To subscribe to this free e-newsletter or to inquire about coaching, email drmona@myfamilycoach.com or call Dr. Spiegel at 845-425-4842.

Dr. Mona Spiegel, a licensed psychologist, works as a diagnostician and therapist in Rockland County, NY. In addition, Mona dedicates time to helping women strike the proper balance between their professional or personal needs and the needs of those in their care. She founded MyFamilyCoach^TM, which specializes in parent coaching, women's issues, and interpersonal communication skills training. It provides professional coaching to those who want assistance and guidance, but do not need therapy. Mona is a member of the International Coach Federation and the American Psychological Association.

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