Thank you, it's great to hear from others who have learned from mistakes. Being able to share that with others so they can learn to avoid them is a blessing I think too many parents are loathe to bestow ;)

But 8 of your own and teaching too? You are truly in the thick of it. Just think what an amazing impact your children will have when they've grown up with so much love and acceptance and are able to bring that into the world around them. How peace and kindness can spread exponentially through the simple act of being better parents. With 8 and a teaching gig, you're practically saving the world all on your own ;)