Patience

I have used a lot of it recently. With both a classroom of 40 and 4 at home, I have found that I need to dig deep sometimes.

But, thank goodness, (with some prayer) and some perspective, I keep remembering that they are only kids. And they need time, patience, and guidance. Lots of it, over and over.

Keep that in mind with your kids too. You may feel like you are at tug of war with them over reading at times, but stay focused, cool, and calm.

They will come around, and with each time, they grow -- you might too. I know I do.