Being a parent is a rigorous balance of time, energy, and love -
Whether you have one, two, or even … ten children to celebrate life with!
I know you agree with me, because we all want to spend time with our children, show them our love, and give them some one -to- one attention.
The real struggle we all find is …. When and How?
Have you noticed some moments like these?
-You’re little one is crawling on, your lap, hanging on you like velcro, and their whining is a little more than normal?
-The older children are beginning to kinda- just- “hang-out,” where you are, and desire to stay up late to talk?
-Or, there seems to be this distance between you and your child in your communication skills – As in… You have missed a “beat,” somewhere and you cannot quite remember where?
Perhaps you will find comfort in knowing that this is part of being a parent, and yet, there are some things to help fill in the “gap.”
From Me to You.
50 Ways to Celebrate Your Children:
1.Make a date with your child – Just the two of you… If you have more than one,,, rotate,, but find and make the time. Be creative.
2.Write a note of love or encouragement to their heart.
3.Share your memories with them. The day they were born, the moments they will love to hear you re-claim.
4.Find a special, yet simple gift to leave for them in a surprise place.
5. Surprise them and clean their room, and add a special touch that you know will mean a lot them.
6.Invite their friends over for a game night and let them know you are finding favor with their friend choices.
7.Hug them with all the love you have ever wanted to show them. Regularly.
8. Surprise them with an answer that they wouldn’t expect. Like… “Yes, that would be great!”
9.Watch old movies of them when they were smaller.
10.Listen. With all your attention and response. Listen with your heart,,, not just your head.
11.Smile at them when they look your way. More than once.
12.Pack a special note in their lunch bag, gym bag, or in a place that they would need encouragement and be surprised.
13.Support them in a decision that they are having trouble with… with your words and your presence.
14. Pray with them. For them. And over them. A lot.
15. Teach your child that their life is a celebration – by God too. That they are HIS Masterpiece.
16.Listen to their music. Read their books. And, talk with their friends.
17.Facebook with them. :)
18.Listen to THEIR advice. Take their suggestions and show them their input is important too.
19.Plan a special trip and have fun together.
20.Have regular Family Night’s.
21.Help them achieve their goals. Even if they aren’t the goals you would choose.
22.Color, Draw and Make music with them.
23.Read , read, read – out-loud.
24.Point them to God through Worship, Example and Love.
25.Celebrate their unique abilities, gifts and talents – encouraging them to glorify God with those.
26.Love your spouse and your children in turn will KNOW that they are loved.
27.Capture many moments with pictures – showing them later, and re-living the memories.
28.Dance, Bike, Run, and Play with them. Be fun.
29.Be available.
30.Celebrate their achievements with praise to the Father in Heaven. Acknowledge and Rejoice with them.
31. Don’t minimize what they are “feeling.” Be sure that you are the one they will feel comfortable sharing with.
32.Save the important things.
33.Make small talk to keep their communication open.
34.Be their encourager. Give them hope when they are struggling.
35.Lead them to Jesus and Celebrate together. All the time – This New Life.
36.Be patient – they know you are busy. Some times of No Distractions open their heart of trust.
37.Love your children in front of everyone AND in the quiet spaces. Be genuine.
38.Let them see the realness in your faith and your life. Be humble, and seek the Lord.
39.Celebrate your own Faith with them too.
40.Celebrate forgiveness. Apologize and Restore. Admonish with grace.
41.Be their biggest cheerleaders. They will thrive when you are on the side-lines of their lives.
42.Be their parent before you are their friend. For now.
43.Relate. Keep culturally relevant. Hear and See what they love and struggle with in the today-world.
44.Connect – find a space in their life you can connect with. Toys, Books, People, Jobs, or Scripture – Find it.
45.Be flexible. Give your child structure, but celebrate at the chance to be spontaneous.
46.Make a big deal out of their good and wise decisions. Out loud. Affirmation.
47.Don’t ignore the little things.
48.Don’t make them think you are Super-Parent. Celebrate the mishaps…and Don’t Make a Mountain out of a Molehill.
49.Give them room to grow. As a child and into an adult.
50.Give them Jesus- and Celebrate Him
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Go and Enjoy what God has given you. Celebrate!!!
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