My 5-year-old has shown me what joy looks like again. I had forgotten, and I didn’t even know. And she’s taught me a little Spanish!
Vedra Chandler
Camden
Anything can make a mark on walls, but crayons, sharpies, pens and pencils especially can.
J. Lawrence
Via Facebook
It’s ok to wear whatever you want, no matter the season. Snow boots in the middle of July? You go, girl!
Julie Bridsky
Hammonton
I took my 4-year-old son to the zoo and instead of looking at the animals, we studied the metal drain covers in the ground. We touched them and pulled on them. The giant animals all around us didn’t matter, so my expectations for the day went out the window. But it ended up being a day I’ll always remember. It taught me you don’t always need to pay attention to what’s obvious. There may be something much cooler if you just look around.
Ted Rambano
Mullica Hill
My kids have taught me the importance of being kind no matter how you feel about a person, a topic or an issue.
Devon Perry
Cherry Hill
Simple things bring joy. Elaborate and grand activities are not needed for happiness. Quality time – being present and small traditions – brings more happiness than quantity.
Jill Ross
Lumberton
Sometimes, you just need a day off. It’s ok to take it.
Sharish P.
Ocean City
My eldest daughter taught me to know when “it’s enough.” Now I’m so much better at accepting when my adult kids can’t come over or must leave before I want them to. And it’s expanded to include knowing when I’ve had enough to eat, when I’ve made enough money. It’s a life-changing concept.
Brenda Lange
Cresco, PA
There is never, ever a good time to get out of the pool – or leave the beach.
Fred P.
Marlton
They’ve taught me patience, the importance of being authentic and the skill of effective communication.
Ann Madden Tufano
Cherry Hill
My kids have taught me to be more flexible. I have learned that staying connected is more important than any particular outcome.
Meg Clark Soriano
Marlton
Piggyback rides are the best.
Jaime Robin
Philadelphia
I find myself looking into the ingredients of the products I eat or drink now because my youngest son, who’s 24 and fresh out of college, takes eating very seriously and mine as well. He taught me how to better myself.
Greg Nixon
Tabernacle
I’ve learned to put my phone down and be present with them. The time goes by so quickly – I don’t want to miss it.
Stephanie Dworkin
Cherry Hill
