The following Pause for Parenting programme looks at the at Forgiveness for Ourselves  and Our Children with Melena  Simmons.  Melena who is Motivational Speaker  and an Emotional Intelligence facilitator explains the importance of forgiveness in families starting with forgiveness of self, children and other family members. Once practice,  forgiveness creates  peace and harmony in the family. She explains that while it’s not easy it’s essential for families to practice.