When our children encounter difficulties, when they run into brick walls or have a problem that needs to be solved, we need to meet them where they are, help them grow with what they already have in a way that they can.

There’s this great quote attributed to Theodore Roosevelt that says, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are”… very wise wonderful words for parents indeed. When our children encounter difficulties, when they run into brick walls or have a problem that needs to be solved, we need to meet them where they are, help them grow with what they already have in a way that they can. This month in “Hindsight Parenting,” Logan shares her challenge and strategy to meet your daughter where she is with her separation anxiety as she ventures off to kindergarten.