Adopting the Ache
Parent/Child Carrington Cunnington Parent/Child Carrington Cunnington

Adopting the Ache

Ultimately I know it is not my job to fix my daughter's problem, but to walk with her through it. To provide strength and guidance for the journey, not solutions or short cuts to bring the destination nearer. 

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My Full-Time Modeling Gig
Parent/Child Carrington Cunnington Parent/Child Carrington Cunnington

My Full-Time Modeling Gig

As a parent I am a model of behavior, a model of decorum, a model of thought and of presentation. I can easily forget how powerful that model is and yet my kids constantly remind me that, consciously or not, they are adopting and adapting what they see in me and making it their own all the time.

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When Our Kids Cause us Pain
Parent/Child Carrington Cunnington Parent/Child Carrington Cunnington

When Our Kids Cause us Pain

I have to think that if pain comes from my kids, there must be something for me in it. For each barb they send my way, there must be an opportunity to learn. I know at times when I have felt profound pain or deep sadness, something about the very depth of feeling itself is a hint at something beautiful.

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