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Let us see through a child’s eyes.  Their vision disentangles.  <\/p>\n

Interacting with children helps reduce stresses in a life we typically complicate using our adult view through our complex experiences.  Following a child’s lead allows us to simplify play and lets us create a happiness trail.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Journey
Don’t bear the journey; journey the bear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Let a child reveal what they see in their drawings.  Don’t ask them to draw what we see, ask them to draw what they see through their own experiences.  <\/p>\n

\"\"
When love is shared, there is brilliant colour.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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