There are no instruction books.

How many times I have said to myself "why didn't someone tell me?".There is no instruction book. Life is often a series of stages especially motherhood. My children are always drifting in and out of various stages. I have six so you can imagine we are always at a "critical" point with one at any given time. Each one is unique and has different wiring. I have read through so many books and spoken with a multitude of mentors trying to find a way to handle each unique personality without putting the poor kid in therapy as an adult. I have learned to much from so many. I just wish I had known these helpful hints, time savers, and other bits of info that would have made my life and theirs a bit less stressful. Maybe sharing some of my life lessons and "lightbulb" moments will be of help to someone else.