Read: "Our children's best hope for the future may lay in the discovery of some strength that blossoms into an island of competence, and perhaps even becomes a continent of possibilities for personal satisfaction and job success." -- Joyce Cooper-Kahn and Laurie Dietzel, from Late, Lost, and Unprepared, this week's featured book.
Reflect: Where are my child's islands of competence? What strengths can I help to blossom? Can I envision a future for my child that builds on those strenghts?
Respond in the comments with your own thoughts on this quote and how it applies to your life with your child.
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