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It's my birthday.  In keeping with an ancient Jewish tradition, I always give something away on my birthday.  Today what I'm giving away is a yearlong present.  I'm launching a Daily Inspiration Newsletter to give anyone who signs up short daily reminders about how they can be better parents -- and happier people.   To subscribe -- anytime throughout the year -- just use the pink sign-up box on any page of this website.

Good morning! 
And a good morning it is, too, because today is the most important day of your life.  Yesterday is then.  Tomorrow is when.  Today is Now. 

Now is the only place we have power.  Now, right now, bless yourself and those around you with more love.  Go to the mirror and smile a big, heart-felt, loving smile at that heroine in the mirror.  Tell her you love her.  Tell her that she doesn’t have to be perfect, that she is more than enough, just the way she is. There. Let that warm feeling sink in.

Now that your cup is full, go give your child a hug.  Don’t wait.  Do it now.  Tell your child how lucky you are that you got to be his or her mother. Kissing all over until giggling starts is optional.

Remember that anything you want, you can achieve better with a full cup of love, including loving your child.

May your day be filled with blessings, large and small.