Whenever our inner child surfaces, we are told by society to grow up, throwing aside or killing childish things like innocence, wonder, awe, joy, sensitivity, and playfulness.

Most grown-ups don't realize that they are not grown-ups at all, but emotionally wounded children inhabiting adult ...

• Become aware. Accept that you have an inner child and get to know it.
• Get to know what your inner child needs. What we did not receive from our caregivers as children is often exactly what we need.
• Take responsibility. You...

• Do not protect your children completely from fear and pain, try instead to maximize and make their learning efficient.
• Time out can be an effective form of punishment, particularly if the misbehaving child is welcome as soon as he controls his temper. Not every child is...