I really need to be ordering some prints for various photo frames I’ve purchased, but while I’m waiting for them to upload to iPhoto, I thought this was interesting. So far it’s shaping up to be pretty accurate for all three of us, though I have never really been the “quiet, mysterious Scorpio with trouble sharing their feelings”. Snicker.

About the Taurus Child

Built for Comfort, Not for Speed

Salt of the earth — that’s your Taurus child in a nutshell. Even as infants, these children are sweet, affectionate, and cuddly. They also tend to be strong and hearty.

Introduce your baby to the great outdoors as early as possible — the young Taurus thrives in a natural environment. Older Taurus children often enjoy having a small garden, houseplants, or animals to care for, and they’re quite diligent in their duties.

Children of the Bull experience the world through their senses: They like the way things taste, feel, sound, and smell. In fact, from the moment they’re born, they love to eat — although they may develop a short list of preferred foods and stubbornly refuse to try anything new. If so, don’t worry! Calmly offer them wholesome foods, and they’ll eventually branch out. But do avoid sugary snacks, which can interfere with their naturally healthy appetite.

Even when young, Taurus children are practical and good with money. A primary need for Taurus folks of all ages is security. Small Taurus babies like to be swaddled and held, which makes them feel safe. Some Taurus children are clingy, while others develop an attachment to a security blanket or hoard their possessions. Let your love be their haven.

Taurus children aren’t hurried. In fact, they’re downright slow — which you as a parent will need to adjust for in your scheduling. Don’t pack too many activities into a day, and don’t expect your Taurus child to pick up the pace. It’s just not going to happen.

About the Scorpio Parent (mommy)

Strong and Silent

As a Scorpio parent, you’re likely to be the emotional center of your family — whether you realize it or not. You’re passionate, sensitive, and intense, and you’re deeply bonded with your children.

Your children see you as quite complex, even mysterious, so you’ll have a much closer and more effective relationship with your family if you can be vulnerable with them, which includes communicating your feelings and your fears, and listening to those of your children.

Your natural interest in history and psychology and your facility with research will make you a favorite resource when your kids need help with their homework or school projects. You’re also quite perceptive, as you combine sharp focus with an emotional, intuitive point of view, so you’ll have a unique insight into your children’s feelings and motivations.

But whatever you understand — or think you understand — about your children, encourage them to put their experiences and feelings into their own words, and above all, don’t use their secrets against them! Focus instead on openness, mutual trust, emotional candor, and genuine affection. If you can achieve these with your children, you’ll create the kind of home life every member of your family needs to feel secure and connected.

About the Leo Parent (daddy)

Proud and Warm

As a Leo parent, you’re all about family loyalty, protection, and affection. You’re passionate and genuine in your emotional displays, so your children know when you’re in a warm, enthusiastic mood — and they’re equally aware of when you’re feeling blue.

With your natural courage, energy, and love of the spotlight, you’re likely to be the center of the family, and you set the emotional tone for your children and partner. When you’re feeling appreciated, life shines for all of you, but when you’re feeling overlooked or undervalued, you can become quite upset and sensitive indeed. Leo is the royal sign, after all, and royalty does not like to be snubbed!

Your children love your generosity, and you shower them with frequent gifts and other grand gestures. If your son or daughter has a friend over and everyone’s in a fine mood, you’ll take the whole bunch out for dinner, a movie, and some ice cream, or something even more extravagant, whether or not you can afford it. It’s all about treating your loved ones well.

But you do like to be thanked for your efforts. You have a proud side, as well as an insecure one, and when your benevolence is not acknowledged, you can work yourself into a real state. That lion’s roar will be heard through the whole household! Deep down, you know your family adores you as fiercely and unreservedly as you adore them, and any family conflict is generally sorted out quickly.

Parenting Together

Leo and Scorpio will make a strong and disciplined pair of parents — and their children will have to learn how to toe the line at early ages, too. Leo’s mission is to bring the best out in children. Every talent, every skill is to be honed and refined. From baby gym to high school sports, Leo will proudly cheer on children — as long as they’re working to bring out their personal best.

Scorpio can be somewhat more understanding, but has even higher standards of excellence and achievement. This exacting parent will continue to raise the bar to a point most children find to be a strain on every last ability. Both parents can also be rather set in their ways, so they might need to check in with relatives and friends whose experiences with children can help them get a more realistic grip on what they should expect from their own.