Kermit continues, “When I think it could be nice being red or yellow or gold or something much more colorful like that, but when green is all there is to be, it could make you wonder why. But why wonder, why wonder? I am green and it’ll do fine. It’s beautiful! And I think it’s what I want to be.”

This last verse says it all! Teaching our children to accept who they are will empower them to reach out to others and create friendships. While they may start out as only frog on lily pad, their acceptance of themselves will allow others to see their inner beauty and join them in their pond of life.

While world rushes by with all kinds of things money can buy for your child, don't rush them right out of their childhood. Allow them fun, freedom, and fascination that breeds healthy, happy, and successful adults.

Those few precious years are just that-precious. They cannot be retrieved or erased - only encouraged, motivated, and celebrated. This holiday season, watch a child grow and become all he/she was intended to be and become a part of future - a future for each and every one of us. ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2003 October