Like Gandalf looking over the hobbits, I, too, was looking over my son. This moment made me think of other parenting lessons that Gandalf can teach.
Parents need to be united when making decisions, including discipline and not catching us off guard when your little one tries some trickery.
Kids will throw tantrums, and no matter how much love you try to show them, they’ll still find a reason to erupt.
The hope is that we have taught them enough to be independent and self-sufficient human beings.
Your motivation is not to impress other people. Instead, your goal is to help your kids have the best day possible.
As Gandalf mentioned, what you need now is courage and patience.