Loving Your Child Well
How can you help your child feel loved?
What a miracle! Your kid! You might have one or twelve, but each is unique and worthy of love. Some days get busy and frustrating, and you may have forgotten. Take a minute to watch them. Maybe they’re busy driving their trucks noisily over your leg; maybe they’re sleeping, and you see those gorgeous eyelashes. Maybe they’re elbowing someone during their basketball game or mastering the 297th level on their video game. Look for the things you love about them. Tell them.
During this special month, when we think about love and Valentine’s Day, is there a new way, or an old favorite way, to show your love?
- Put a note each day on their bedroom door of things you love about them.
- Write encouraging notes or scripture on their mirror. Write a scripture verse that they will see using a dry-erase marker or even an eyebrow pencil. Did you pick a life verse when they were born? Now would be a great time to use it.
- Take time to be with your child individually. Give them your undivided attention for an hour. They will probably have a lot to say. If not, google “questions to ask your kid” for ideas.
- Take a walk, one on one. Play “I Spy” or point out interesting things in the neighborhood.
- Use their middle name. Sometimes, that middle name only comes out when you’re angry with them, but try saying it lovingly. You worked hard to get that beautiful name just right. Use it for good.
“Love one another” John 13:34. Jesus said it. Let’s do it. Even with our kids!
Article by Mindy Harrington
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