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As a participating blog in Toddler Approved’s 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge I spent a month knowing I would be writing about how to be kind to your children. It’s not that I don’t want to be kind to my kids all the time, but honestly, it made a real difference to be thinking about this list.
When I consciously decided to find ways to be kind to my kids I found I was catching myself more often before I sighed impatiently. I started finding more times to make kind eye contact, or smile. These are just little shifts, but they add up. I hope you enjoy:
Tell to your child:
1. I love you.
2. love you no matter what.
3. I love you even when you are angry at me.
4. I love you even when I am angry with you.
5. I love you when you are far way. My love for you can reach you wherever you are.
6. If I could pick any 4 year old (5 year old, 6 year old…) in the whole wide world, I’d pick you.
7. I love you to the moon and then around the stars and back again.
8. Thank you.
9. I enjoyed playing with you today.
10. My favorite part of the day was when I was with you and we _______.
Tell them:
11. The story of their birth or adoption.
12. About how you cuddled them when they were a baby.
13. The story of their name.
14. A story about yourself when you were their age.
15. The story of how their grandparents met.
16. What your favorite color is.
17. That sometimes you struggle too.
18. That when you’re holding hands and you give three squeezes, it’s a secret code that means, “I love you”.
19. What the plan is.
20. What you’re doing right now.
Play:
21. Freeze Tag
22. Uno
23. Crazy 8s
24. Gin Rummy
25. Memory
26. Go Fish
27. I Spy- especially when you’re tired of driving and feel snappish
28. Catch
Pretend:
29. To catch their kiss and put it on your cheek.
30. That their tickle tank is empty and you have to fill it.
31. That their high five is so powerful it nearly knocks you over.
32. That you are super ticklish.
33. That you are explorers in the amazing world of your own backyard.
34. That it’s party day!
Try:
35. To get enough sleep.
36. To drink enough water.
37. To eat decent food.
38. Dressing in a way that makes you feel confident and comfortable.
39. Calling a friend the next time you feel like you are about to lose it with the kids.
40. Giving a gentle touch to show approval, rather than saying something.
41. Dancing in the kitchen.
42. To get your kids to bop to the music with you in the car.
43. Showing your kids that you can do a somersault or handstand or a cartwheel.
44. Keeping the sigh to yourself. Just jump in and help clean up.
45. Using a kind voice, even if you have to fake it.
Read:
46. A book of silly poems.
47. A book and then act it out. (Like “I’m going on a Bear Hunt”)
48. Your favorite childhood book to them.
49. When the afternoon is starting to go astray.
50. Outside under a tree.
51. In the library kids corner.
52. The comic book they love that you’re not so hot on.
53. About age appropriate behavior so you can keep your expectations realistic.
Listen:
54. To your child in the car.
55. To that Lego description, and think how important it is to your child.
56. For that question that indicates your child really needs your input.
57. One second longer than you think you have patience for.
58. For the feelings behind your child’s words.
Ask:
59. Why do you think that happens?
60. What do you think would happen if______?
61. How shall we find out?
62. What are you thinking about?
63. What was your favorite part of the day?
64. What do you think this tastes like?
Show:
65. Your child how to do something instead of banning them from it.
66. How to whistle with a blade of grass.
67. How to shuffle cards- make a bridge if you can!
68. How to cut food.
69. How to fold laundry.
70. How to look up information when you don’t know the answer.
71. Affection to your spouse.
72. That taking care of yourself is important.
Take Time:
73. To watch construction sites.
74. To look at the birds.
75. To allow your child to help you dump ingredients in the bowl.
76. To walk places together.
77. To dig in the dirt together.
78. To do a task at your child’s pace.
79. To just sit with your child while they play.
Trust:
80. That your child is capable.
81. That you are the right parent for your child.
82. That you are enough.
83. That you can do what is right for your family.
Delight your child:
84. Clean your child’s room as a surprise.
85. Put chocolate chips in the pancakes.
86. Put a love note in their lunch.
87. Make their snack into a smile face shape.
88. Make sound effects while you help them do something.
89. Sit on the floor with them to play.
Let Go:
90. Of the guilt.
91. Of how you thought it was going to be.
92. Of your need to be right.
Give:
93. A kind look.
94. A smile when your child walks into the room.
95. A kind touch back when your child touches you.
96. The chance to connect before you correct so that your child can actually hear your words.
97. Your child a chance to work out their frustrations before helping them.
98. A bath when the day feels long.
99. A hug.
100. You get to choose the next one! What is your favorite way to be kind to your child?
{Printable Version of 100 Ways to be Kind to your Child}
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A hundred times yes to all of these. I’ve printed the list and I will keep them within eyesight as a reminder because sometimes when the day goes long or awry, it’s easy to forget.
Thank you for this. I teared up when I saw that I did a couple of the things on here just today. Sometimes it’s nice to know too when we are doing something right.
Justine – I think that by simply clicking on this link and reading the list was doing something right… shows that you cared enough to try to improve. Good job.
Alissa, I wanted to sincerely apologize for how I handled posting your post on my blog. I did find your post very encouraging and just wanted to share it with the few distant family members who read my blog but I didn’t really think how putting the entire post on my blog would take away from the hard work that you put into writing it. I have always been careful to add links and give credit to the original writers when I share something I like from other blogs, but this will help me rethink through how I do this. Thank you again for taking the time to send this to me. I do appreciate it. (I have changed the post to reflect this and this will definitely change how I share links in the future)
Please keep up the great work that you do on your blog. You have so many wonderful posts and I know that many are being encouraged!
Thanks Angie, no worries, and thank you for fixing it!
My daughter is still only 3 months but at 6 am when I am exhausted and she needs her bottle, I kiss her on her eyelids softly at various times during the feeding because I love her even at 6 am when I am in pain and just want to go back to sleep.
That is my number 100.
Thank you for sharing, youve inspired me to be kinder to my three young children in the mornings. I have a really hard time with mornings. You are doing a great job.
Wonderful! Fantastic! I too am printing this out and sharing. I love Pinterest for leading me to such wonderful and helpful sites like yours. Btw, read your Pinterest post too & think it’s worth sharing and a great reminder that we are not perfect and am happy to report that I am well aware of that so I view Pinterest as a fun place to visit and for finding blogs like this.
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Loved these ideas. Many I have some used, some I have never thought of.
Loved all these suggestions and have used many of them over the last 10 years I have been a mother. Showing kindness in our home has definintely helped to build strong bonds. The best thing I have seen about showing kindness to your child, is that as they grow older, they show that same kindness to you and to others – and that is a real joy to behold.
Fabulous post! Thank you. My 100th is have regular “Special Time” together. One time a week, make tea and serve cookies, fruit, candy. A special mini tea party in the middle of busy life is the most delicious glue I know for bonding time with my children.
Special tea parties are the best! Thanks Colleen.
I have 3 boys, and they LOVE it when I get out my china tea set that my grandma made for me when I was a little girl. We put hot water in the tea pot, cocoa mix in the sugar dish and milk in the cream pitcher. We also make mini versions of our favorite cookies — the best part of which is that one batch yields so many more cookies! It’s something I loved doing with my sisters as a little girl, and I love that I can still enjoy tea parties with my boys. Thanks for sharing your #100, Colleen. I love that you make this a weekly ritual!
I LOVE this and am going to challenge my friends and my coffee group to follow through for at least a week and see what happens.
I have used many of these things with my children over the years. My daughter is 22 with a 2 yr old of her own, I have an 18 yr old son and an 8 yr old son.
I have always made up songs and stories with their names in it, or put their names in songs we are familiar with.
We use family names in Monkeys Jumping on the Bed. My son loves it when I use all his cousins names…he has 17 cousins lol. and we have Nana call Poppa and Poppa says ‘No more Monkeys jumping on the bed’
I tell my youngest every night at bedtime…You are my FAVORITE Isaac James Noah Jeffrey Shepherd in the WHOLE world…to which he always replies, I am your only Isaac James Noah Jeffrey Shepherd! lol
Also as they older and start to pull away, stay interested in their lives, really listen when they explain all about the new video game they are playing, (insert whatever your child’s passion is) offer to play with them….they will appreciate the time with you, and the fact that they can mock you for your gaming ineptitude.
I learned to ride a Ripstik when I was 40 because that was my older son’s passion at the time, although he rolled his eyes alot and groaned to his friends about what his Mom was making him do…he was really proud of me when I finally learned how! I have also played airsoft war games with my boys( which is more fun than you might think, who knew that I had a inner Xena, although those pellets really sting)
Volunteer with whatever activities your children are doing, whatever their ages, you really get to know the other kids they are hanging out with, the adults that are in charge of those activities will love you forever.
My now adult daughter has told me how much she loved that I would volunteer, willingly, for anything! ( winter camping with Army cadets, need I say more) At the time she would roll her eyes and ask me if I HAD to and couldn’t someone’s elses Mom do it this time. But secretly she loved it.
Patricia, I really love reading your comment, because as a mom of young kids, it’s SO helpful to hear from someone who has kids a little older- makes me remember that what I’m doing right now really does count. Thanks.
I absolutely love your list! But you know what really touched me and made me very happy? That it absolutely describes my parenting. So a shout out to all the moms with younger kids, take it to heart, especially on the hard days, the trying days, the awful days and the days you think will never, ever end. My girls are almost 12 & 14 and I have a blast with them. We have so much fun despite very busy lives. It does not matter who you are and what you believe as a parent – having a deep connection and bond to your children is the best gift in the world.
Thank you for making my day
~ B.
Thank you for this list. I stumbled upon it through a pinterest link and then links from that link to you… does that make ANY sense? I needed this inspiration today of all days and am so glad to have found it! Thank you for putting your hard work up for public view and helping moms like me!
My 100: dress up like fairy princesses together and giggle about how cool you are. My four-year-daughter firmly believes she *is* a fairy princess, so she loves this
As much as I love my 14 year old twins, I miss having toddlers and younger children some days! Have you got (I’ll be happy with) 50 Ways to be Kind to your Teenager? Some of the above still work, but when they’re upset, unwell or just in a mood, it’s hard to get through to them that I’m on their side without completely caving in on whatever unreasonable or undoable thing they’re after … Also, #84 might be either taking your own life into your hands or be seen as a complete invasion of privacy, depending on the teenager
Thank you so much for this list. It’s exactly what I’ve been searching for & more. I’ve really been struggling with my role as a parent to my 3yr old & 4 mos old boys. I’ve been losing my mind a lot lately trying to adjust to this new life with 2 kids. I tend to think of things I want to do with my kids but I never follow through with them because something always comes up or needs to get done. I know I’ll be a better mom because of this. Thank you.
After a long hard day with my 4YO, this was exactly what I needed!
Despite losing my cool a couple of times today, reading your list reminded me that I’m not all that terrible a mum. I’ve done a couple of things on the list today!
It’s extremely rewarding when my girl gives me a warm look, and a little squeeze on my hand that I’m sure it means “I love you mummy”
I love it!!!!My number 100 is making sure my son is tucked in and warm before I go to bed ank kissing him on the forehead and whispering I love you Jackson!
Absolutely! I still tuck in my 13, 12, and 9 year olds, reading, talking, praying, and kissing them goodnight. They still expect it too. Probably will until the night before they go off to college. Bedtime is such a production…and that’s okay, it needs to be
Wonderful list! I would add: when you are about to lose it with your kids, teach them an appropriate way to cool down by giving yourself a time out. Tell them you need a time out to cool down, and that they are not to disturb you for __ minutes. Great modeling for them! (We have only positive time outs in our house, not punitive).
Loved each and every one of them! Totally speeeeeeeechless!!
Thank you for this…I have recently been having a tough time in life and have been a bit depressed about how I wish things would turn out in a more positive direction. The truth is tho I am doing everything I can and it will over time. I REALLY needed this today, the let go part really helped me sigh relief , My son is with his dad today but I cannot wait for him to get home so I can play with his toys with him and build a room tent and just enjoy our evening and know that to him that is all that matters. This really helped me to feel a lot better, thank you…
This is one of the best pieces of advice on parenting that I’ve ever read. Just fantastic. I want to give this article several different titles though so that it attracts a broader audience. 100 ways to nurture your relationships with your children (too long), 100 ways to build your relationships with your kids, 100 reminders on what makes a happy family, 100 reminders on what great parents do (see #90 first), 100 ways to make your kids spirits soar (and yours too).
So impressed with this list. Thank you.
Thank you for the list, I will try to remember things that I was not aware of.
I love my Chinese son very much.
I am glad that we often give away a kiss and we sit next to each other or eating together.
Say, “RIGHT”, or “THAT WAS GOOD”. or just a broad smile when the child does something remarkably right. One step further, look at your child, touch your friend’s arm and say quite audibly, “DID YOU SEE THAT?” when your child made the “right move.’ I guarantee that
your child will shine with pride. By this gentle couching your child will become a lady, or a
gentleman and will be appreciated in their circle of friends AND DO WELL (Guaranteed.)
This is my idea of being kind to your child. Make the effort to watch and encourage. Wim
Am I the only one who looks at this list and just feels overwhelmingly, terribly not-good-enough?
I don’t know. Making “let go of the guilt” a bullet point and giving people 99 other things for the to-do list at the same time is a little cruel. It’s not that I disagree with the list – all of these items are wonderful – it’s just that I feel like we can’t ever do enough to meet the standard of good parenting in 2012. If this were just the list of things we had to be thinking about, it wouldn’t be so bad, but we’re also supposed to be feeding them organic natural non-processed food all the time and slathering them with sunblock every time they look outside and cloth diapering and worrying about gendering and toys and enacting gentle and positive but totally effective discipline and socializing them properly and getting them exercise and sending them to school but not too much. And do it all yourself, or co with your spouse but that’s it, because the jobs are never in the same geographic location as your family/support network. So hey it’s all on you if you’re not kind enough healthy enough smart enough thin enough accomplished enough, but really, call a friend and take some “me time!”
I do not think it is cruel to ask people to let go of the guilt. I am sorry you’re hurting. I agree, we live in a time when we are bombarded by messages about what to do with, to and for our children. It is partly because of this overwhelm that I wrote this list. Not because I think everyone is supposed to do every single thing on it, but because I wanted to write down a backbone of what {to me} it means to be kind to my children.
When I started thinking about being kind it helped me start looking at my children as the shining people they are RIGHT NOW. It helped me start to think about small things I could do to celebrate those people, and it helped me remember that I have a choice about my actions. Even when I am exhausted I can choose kindness- not that I always manage to do that!
The thing is, in order to be our best selves, we really DO need to take care of ourselves. Yes, it is on you to take care of you. The great thing and the difficult thing is that means you get to make the choices in your life. If come across a suggestion that doesn’t fit in your life, or if you try something, but find it takes too much time or you just hate it; ditch it so you can concentrate on something else- make that choice. It is not easy, but I think it is empowering.
I think it’s encouraging to be told to “let go of guilt.” You’re right about the pressures that moms face. Many blogs can make you feel like you’re killing your kid if you feed them chips, but on a busy day, an overly worked and stressed mom should feel the freedom to run through a drive-through and not feel guilty. A mom should be able to come home after a day at the park and say, “0h crap I forgot the sunscreen” when they notice their kid’s pink cheeks and shoulders and not feel like they just single handedly gave their child skin cancer. And every mom should be able to step back from a situation and be able to say, “Well, I’m not supermom- I’m just human.” And move on to the next thing.
And I know what you’re saying about not having a support group near-by. I’m a military wife and feel so isolated all the time. I have to do literally everything on my own and many times my frustration/feelings of unfairness/or tiredness comes out as anger, bitterness, and resentment. But knowing that you don’t have to be a supermom can allow you to make decisions (like sticking your toddler in front of the tv so you can read a book for an hour ) and not feel guilty about it. You’re a great mom and love your children in a way that no one else on earth could. Will kids remember that their mom didn’t feed them organic food? No. Will kids remember that one time when mom wouldn’t take them to the park? Not for long. But kids will remember that they grew up in a house of love and openness and acceptance- that’s the whole point of being a mom. You create a place where your kids feel safe from the outside world, that’s something that no one else can give them (even when they’re all grown up).
Katherine, thank you for your eloquent words. Every day I’ve got to remind myself not to beat myself up and to be gentle on myself and keep learning new tools to parent my kids. Thanks again. ~AM
Thank you for this list!! And especially for the printable version. It’s going on my fridge!
I just wanted to say thank you for number 11. I adopted both of my children and so often it is not brought up on sites like this. Just you mentioning it made my heart swell. I’m seriously so impressed and appreciative! This is such a great list and I can’t wait to do all 100 with my 2 year old daughter tomorrow and over the years with my 6 month old son.
Thanks to Pinterest, I’ve seen many great lists of things to do for/with your children, how to be a better parent, family activities for the seasons, and more. Sometimes, it can be a bit overwhelming to process all the info, but I just wanted to say that I really appreciate the list you’ve put together for it’s mix of general and specific ideas. There were definitely some items I do on a regular basis, some that I have yet to do, and some that I just needed a little reminder to do more often. As I was about halfway through reading the list, one of my boys came in the office to show me his latest Lego guy that he’d outfitted as a fireman and agent spy. I stopped reading, turned to face him, and gave him my full attention while he explained all about it (and he is a boy of MANY words!). Seeing his little face light up while he talked was simply the best. When he left to go build more Legos, I returned to your list, and within a minute, I had reached #55.
For anyone who read the list and found it to be too much, I would say that you don’t have to do every item on it. Make it your own. Add your own ideas, and remove the ones that aren’t as applicable to your own family. No one is grading you on this. No one is checking off what you have or have not done. Use it as a starting point. … I would also like to add that I think the ideas under “Tell them…” would make some great topics for journal entries as well. I have little notebooks for each boy that I write in from time to time (In honesty, it doesn’t happen that often, but I’ve stopped worrying about filling in all the gaps and let myself just write when I happen to have a few minutes or a funny story I want to record – even if it’s not as much as I’d like.) Thank you.
I sooo needed this today. Thank you for these awesome reminders. My 2 year old son has my nerves in knots and this list brought me back to reality and my role as his mommy.
when my kids were young i had a heart shapes note pad that i wrote love notes on and left under thier pillows at night. i would leave notes in lunches. we had mother/daughter, or mother/son ditch day where it was one on one for the day. one day one of them was my favorite and i loved the other the most then turn it around the next day. to this day i write little prayers for my kids and tuck them in my bible or another special book. i’ve always told them i love them like the stars love the sky and the sand loves the sea. one day my daughter made my lunch to take to work. when i opened it i found a little note of love and encouragement.
I have a 20 yr. old son and a 4 yr. old daughter. (Yes, they are 16 years apart!) It was really neat to read this list and see how many of the things I have done and some that I can do in the future! Having a grown son has really helped me to do things a little differently with my daughter. Since I have gone through every stage, I know what to expect in the future. I’d like to think I did a good job with my son. (I’m really proud of him!) Since there wasn’t any social networking when my son was little, I’m excited to have all this information I never had before! It sure is fun sharing our experiences! Thank You!
Cute post!
Absolutely lovely!
What a wonderful, wonderful list. I was just about to head upstairs to remind the little sweethearts (!) that they shouldn’t still be running around, giggling and chatting but should be tucked up and fast asleep. I’m still going to do that (because they should!), but I’m going to do it in a MUCH nicer way
Am also planning now on making tomorrow a ‘pretend we’re having a party today’ day and we’ll decorate and make cakes and play party games – just the five of us!
Thank you!
100. Blow up balloons for no special reason. It’s instant fun! Oh, and don’t forget the fun of blowing one up and letting it go instead of tying it.
Great list. It makes me happy!
Great list!! I’d like to add 101. Say your sorry – and I don’t mean the kids! I have lost my temper with my daughter or yelled for something that 15 minutes later I realized wasn’t really worth yelling for. I always say I’m sorry for my actions that I feel we’re too harsh, short or even when I didn’t have the patience that I should have. I reinforce that “I’m sorry” is very valuable in any relationship and shows you care and will try harder next time. I think more parents should give their children love and say their sorry!
I have a 2 year old son with another boy due in just a couple weeks. Being a stay at home mom is exhausting, and it’s usually my son who has to deal with my frustrations. My 100 is: cuddling on the couch with cookies and watching whatever TV show he wants. It may not be educational, it may not be nutritious, but he enjoys it and it’s moments like those that I can show physical affection to a kid who is usually all over the place. I get most of my kisses, caresses, and lingering hugs in during this time. Physical affection is important for children, so where ever it can be snuck in is amazing (even during tv time).
thank you. thank you. thank you. I’m almost in tears. Well, now I am. I’m a single mother and having a rough time with my five year old son and his definance. I don’t feel that I am doing any thing right. The “trust” and “let go” sections really touch base with me. The whole list is amazing giving me ideas I never thought of. At first this list made me feel worse, thinking I haven’t been doing much to show him I love him. But then I quickly realized I do show him in many of the ways listed and now have learned a few more. I means a great deal to me that you have shared this list, more than you’ll ever know. Thank you!
Hi Michelle, Those ones hit hardest for me emotionally while I was writing this as well. Letting go of guilt is always tricky, but I believe it makes way for us to grow, so it’s worthwhile.
I am so thankful for this amazing article! Its nice to be reassured and encouraged to be the best version of yourself, especially when you sometimes doubt your parenting skills. It helps knowing that I’m not the only mother who runs out of steam, or even just creative ideas! #90 is my favorite, it’s an empowering reminder that we are not perfect, but we can love our children regardless. #100 for me is to let my child be herself & explore her imagination as much as her little heart desires <3
Thanks Brittany, yeah, we sure don’t have to be perfect to show our love.
I think th important thing to remember is to do your best as a parent and use this as a GUIDE. Its very helpful tools that you can also feed off of. Read it and get your own ideas as well. Go through the list and highlight things you look forward to doing with your child. Then go through the list again and mark through what you are NOT going to do or just isnt “you”. Lets face it. Im not decorating my house “just because”, lol. However, there are lots of good ideas hre. Just experiment with it ! Thanks .
It goes so fast. So mind-blowingly fast. It’s heart-wrenching. So, don’t rush. Before you know it, they’ll never ask you to tie their shoes anymore and they will be able to reach the faucet all by themselves. Don’t rush through a single day!!! Absorb each day, week, month and year.
I would add celebrate 1/2 birthdays. Especially for younger children. Those 1/2s really count to them and it’s a fun thing to do a little something special on that 1/2 birthday. Especially for school aged children whose birthdays are in the summer months and they don’t get to be the “special” person at school on their birthday.
Haha, we have decided to celebrate 1/2 birthdays too. Our babes were born 23 Dec and 23 Nov so they have an otherwise very long year between ‘drinks’.
100: For parents who come home from work after kids are already home, make the first contact sweet. “Hi Honey, how was your day?” Or anything else, that is nice and lets them know we are happy to see them.
The orders to take out the trash, do the homework, etc. will wait for ten minutes.
Great list. Thank you for putting it together, and posting it.
this is great, my #100 is I always randomly say to my daughter ‘have I ever told you, you are the most beautiful little girl I have ever seen?’ with a grin she responds with ‘no mummy, you haven’t ever told me that, but have I ever told you how much I love you?’ <3
A great reminder. I try to do most of these things because I am an older Mom. I have to treasure every moment of every day. If I get in a bad mood, my son makes me smile. Then, I realize that the day will go so fast and he will grow up and be gone. That is what keeps me going. Life is so short, and I want to enjoy every second if possible. I will keep this blog with me at all times, so I don’t forget how much our children love the “little things”. My son held my hand today, and I thought to myself, how much longer will he hold my hand? Because I have an older son that is 30 and married, I learned how fast they start their own lives and fly away. That is what we want though. To see our children happy, healthy, and secure in their life.
I love the list. It makes me smile at how lovely my son is. I can see how something like this seems breathtakingly overwhelming to parents of children with any kind of special need-when just getting their teeth brushed consumes all of the creative kindness in one’s body at thevery start of the day the rest of the sweet list seems like a glaring accusation of failure. The number of folks brought to tears by the list indicates to me the fundamental challenge and the poignancy of parenting that we all face. I just wanted to let other parents of special needs children know that the sentimental power of the kindnesses are as beautiful as they are painful.
Thank you for this. I’ve been struggling to conect with my 5 year old whom we adopted, I have started finding myself just getting angrier nd more frustrated with her. I truly feel god has led me to this list. Thank you! Exactly what I’ve been looking for.
I wish one of these could be given to all
mothers & fathers as a flyer from school.
LOVE THIS!
My #100: When your child does something right (or is about to do something wrong and you want to encourage them to make a better choice), find a reason to clap wildly for them. And get everyone in the room to cheer for them, too–whistle, chant their name, yell “WOO HOO! Let’s give it up for BEN!!!!” at the top of your lungs.
I wish you would make a list just for teenagers. Things get harder then! Many of these things don’t apply to teens. It is also harder to communicate unconditional love to a teen trying to be independent and trying to forge an independent identity.
This list makes me miss being a mom to young children!
Yes, my kids right now are 1.5, 4.5 and 6, when I wrote this and it’s only been a year since then, so I don’t have as much experience with teenagers. You’re right though, some of these things wouldn’t work so well. Someone else has asked me about creating a teenager list as well, I think I may have a new blog assignment to research and write…
This is a fabulous post! I’ve pinned your article to the Hide A Heart Parenting and Family Life board for further exposure and sharing.
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