My wife, Nancy, thinks I'm pretty handy around house. A scratch of head and a thoughtful look go a long way toward making one seem ingenious. The only necessary tools: A few screwdrivers, a big hammer, duct tape, metal coat hangers.

It started out innocently enough. I wanted to make a few wooden toys for our son, Michael. (I read somewhere that new fathers often acquire desire to build things after we realize, at least unconsciously, that we can't create a baby). I'm ok with that. I've seen things that I've "created". Let's just leave well enough alone.

So, I donned a flannel shirt, bought some tools and a few patterns, traced patterns on wood, cut out designs, sanded mistakes out, threw on some brightly colored paints & viola, I am Norm! I could have my own TV show.

Love them. Yes, all children need to be loved, but Scorpio children need to be loved at such a deep personal connected level. The worse thing you can do to a Scorpio child is to ignore them. They feel emotionally abandoned and never really learn to trust anyone again. You absolutely must make sure that your Scorpio child knows that you love them. Touch them with purpose. They need parents that are fully present paying attention to them. They are high maintenance children until they are convinced that they are loved unconditionally, then they become extremely self-reliant. They need to hear you tell them that you recognize them as incredible souls that they are. They need to be taken seriously. Don't laugh off dreams of a Scorpio child. You will crush their spirits and once they're crushed, they're cursed. Hug them with strength. Love them with your entire being. Really listen to them when they talk to you. They are incredibly wise old souls from day they are born. They probably know you better then you know yourself. Acknowledge them and their incredible minds.

Share with them. They must believe at very deepest core of their being that it's safe to share their hearts. They feel abandoned if you only offer them superficial conversation and light fluffy family dynamics. They need meat and potatoes kind of parenting. Talk to them openly. Tell them your thoughts. Role model open communications and how beneficial it is when trying to deeply connect with another. Scorpios only become sneaking and secretive as a way of self-protection. Show them that by openly sharing one's thoughts, feelings, and love that real connection is achieved. They hunger for that deep connection. Show them positive ways to get it.