How to treat problems from your child’s point of view

Meet Ethan, Santino and Sofia…

One afternoon, while walking near the marketplace, my playful children suddenly shifted to a quiet mood.  There was a man standing in front of them, with only one leg.  It seemed to be quite a shock for them as it was the first time they saw one.  

I told them not to be scared… instead, offer some help. Ethan mustering his courage that very moment replied to me, “Mommy, I can help him, he’s just a pirate!”

At first I find it funny, but I learned that I should be like these children, I should not be overwhelmed with all our problems in life, for life as we look at it, really is an adventure.