My Niece Grabbed My Daughter’s New Tablet and Said, “Auntie Says I Can Have Whatever I Want” — I Didn’t Raise My Voice

bad like that anymore.”

I pulled her closer and pressed my forehead against the top of her head. “I’m proud of you,” I said.

“For what?”

“For knowing how you feel. And saying it.”

She smiled and immediately asked if we had any ice cream, which is the correct way to end any serious conversation with a child.

Later that night, after Emma was asleep, Clare continue reading …