I recently had an addition to my family, no not another baby, but rather a puppy. I have always wanted a dog and despite begging and pleading with my own parents for one, I needed to wait for my 40th birthday to receive a dog from my mother. My dog, Brandy, was my 40th birthday present from my mother. I have learned so many things from my dog Brandy that I thought in honor of Mother’s Day to write an article titled-“What my dog (Brandy) has taught me in terms of raising and working with children”.
1. The Power of a Warm Excited Greeting. One of the reasons people love dogs is that they are always excited to see you. When my kids’ bus comes down the block, my dog’s tail starts to wag, which then turns into a full out wiggle, which ultimately turns into a full body twist as they enter the house. My dog reacts as if she is seeing her long lost friend after 100 years. Now, my dog just saw my kids in the morning, but you could never tell by her greeting. We can learn a lot from Brandy. Everyday, be excited to see your children. Greet them with a huge smile and lots of energy. Make them feel that they are the people that you have been waiting for all your life.
