My Recipe for Effective Parenting

A Barrel of Trust

A Bushel of Patience

A Gallon of Faith

A Liter of Understanding

A Quart of Respect

A Pint of Humor

Combine all ingredients. Blend with consistency; Stir well to form a ball of love.

Sift out jealousies, guilt, resentments, anger and frustrations.

Pour in Encouragement; Soften with decency;

Shape into equal parts of caring, humility, inspiration and communication;

Place in lightly coated heartfelt holder;

Sprinkle with fondness and affection.

Bake in a high degree of common sense until bubbles of positive parenting form.

Serves a loving family. Preserved for life.