Write notes for your children and slip them under their door or put them in their lunch box.
I try and think of ways I can be encouraging them throughout the week.
Drew recently wrote a not for each of the kids and slipped it under their door for them to find in the morning. They ran into our room the next day exclaiming, “Dad, I got your note!” They were so excited.
They don’t easily forget those things.
Kids don’t usually question their mother’s love, but sometimes they do wonder if Dad loves them. So Dads, this is something to think about for you to do. Notes communicate our love in a lasting way.
Showing posts with label Become Your Child's Primary Encourager. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Become Your Child's Primary Encourager. Show all posts
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Take Your Children On Dates
Take your children on “dates”.
I, Megan, get to spend more time with the kids so Drew often does “dates with dad.” He takes turns taking each of our kids out for some special time with just him. They love it! They look forward to it.
To this day, Drew talks about the one date his dad had with him when he was eight. He can tell you details of that experience. Dates with your children will live with them for the rest of their lives. They'll remember and they'll feel special.
Go on a date with your child.
I, Megan, get to spend more time with the kids so Drew often does “dates with dad.” He takes turns taking each of our kids out for some special time with just him. They love it! They look forward to it.
To this day, Drew talks about the one date his dad had with him when he was eight. He can tell you details of that experience. Dates with your children will live with them for the rest of their lives. They'll remember and they'll feel special.
Go on a date with your child.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Everything You Say Matters
Be aware of everything you say; does it build or tear down?
A simple definition of “encourage” is “to put courage in.” “Discourage” means “to take away courage.”
Look for opportunities to encourage, especially if your children are obviously discouraged or vulnerable for some reason.
Even right now, think of a way you can encourage your child today. Then go and do it!
A simple definition of “encourage” is “to put courage in.” “Discourage” means “to take away courage.”
Look for opportunities to encourage, especially if your children are obviously discouraged or vulnerable for some reason.
Even right now, think of a way you can encourage your child today. Then go and do it!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Communicate Encouragement with Your Face
Communicate encouragement with your face and your expressions.
When Drew was bathing our children one night our daughter asked him, “Dad what’s wrong with your face?” He realized he had been thinking about work, and his face was twisted and worried. She thought she had done something wrong. It’s the same with me. If I’m stressed or frustrated it’s often worn on my face. Our kids notice and it affects them.
When Drew was bathing our children one night our daughter asked him, “Dad what’s wrong with your face?” He realized he had been thinking about work, and his face was twisted and worried. She thought she had done something wrong. It’s the same with me. If I’m stressed or frustrated it’s often worn on my face. Our kids notice and it affects them.
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