It happens every August or September — the morning rush of parents and kids returning to the school routine. It’s a frantic dance for many, culminating with a drop off at school or daycare or the mad dash for a parking spot at one of our local colleges and universities. Even those whose children are grown can feel it as the traffic takes on a whole new dimension. But for those who are parents, it makes you wonder — am I able? Can I do all this day after day, week after week, year after year.
Read MoreMy first experience with listening to understand actually came from reading, as ironic as that may sound. However, I’ve discovered through the years that books are rather good practice for learning how to interact with others.
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