By Steven V. Dubin

Up! Up! Up!

Moses, my nearly two-year-old grandson, made it very clear. He wanted to moved from here to there.

Wow.

What if we all communicated so directly? And we all asked for help when we needed it.

It got me thinking (not an easy transition for me).

What are the other simple life lessons that Little Mo has taught me?

Grab a hand, or at least one finger, as you attempt a new challenge like climbing on the sofa, riding a skateboard, walking along a ledge.

Stare long and stand close. Moses closely observes what others are doing. Especially other kids. What are they doing, playing, expressing. It might be useful. Always entertaining.

Out! Out! Out!

Similarly, marvel at nature. Get a good view from your largest window. Watch dogs and people walk by, the wind in the trees, trucks that go beep, beep, beep.

Ya, No!

These two phrases say it all. No need for a lecture.

Never eat your meal until you’ve thoroughly checked out what others are having. Could be better. And they are likely to share.

Ball! Ball! Ball!

There is joy in play. Could be as simple as kicking a big rubber ball or throwing a ping pong ball with an eyeball on it.

Apple! Apple! Apple!

Celebrate your favorite foods. Don’t forget bananays or booberries.

More! More! More!

Ask. You might get it.

Take time to wake up from a nap. Feel free to be red-faced and sleepy for a few minutes before making eye contact and joining the human race again.

Don’t worry so much about drools, drips, drops and stains. Live in the fast lane. Enjoy life.

Let someone read to you. Find a book you like. Have them do it over and over. And over.

Get hurt, feel hurt. Let it out. Pout. Cry. Melt down, if necessary. Stoicism is way overrated.

Dance for joy. For entertainment. For community. Sometimes you don’t even need music.

I’m sure there are many more lessons in the offing. One visit at a time.

What have you learned from a small person in your life?

I look forward to hearing from you! Please email me at SDubin@PRWorkZone.com.

Steven V. Dubin is the founder of PR Works, a lightly used Public Relations firm based in Plymouth, MA, which helps small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies navigate the overwhelming options of advertising. Steve lives in Plymouth with his wife, Wendy. He is a contributing author to “Get Slightly Famous” and “Tricks of the Trade,” the complete guide to succeeding in the advice business. He recently authored “PR 101,” an E-book.