Parenting Children - August 28, 2012

Day 16 – Love Language – One to One Time


•  our children crave to be noticed by us and crave our attention
•  special time with each child develops their self-esteem and their ability to relate to others
•  can be difficult for us as parents to recognize this need and to fulfill it
•  the more children we have, the more planning and conscious effort it takes
•  channels of communication are opened through spending one-on-one time with our child(ren)
•  can transform a child’s behavior

eye contact:
•  can be used either positively or negatively
•  children learn by modeling - if we do it, they'll do it
•  easy when they are babies - but don't give up eye contact as they get older
•  good eye contact goes hand in hand with active listening

Question:
Do you have fond memories of 1:1 time with a parent? What memories can you create with your children one on one?

Study Guide

More Messages Associated With "Family"...

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Home is a place for fun!

  • As parents we may need to lighten up
  • Teenagers want to be where the fun is
  • Can they bring friends home? Consider creating some teenager-friendly space in your house
  • Have relaxed family meal times
  • Laugh together
  • The value of family vacations

What changes would you like to make to your family’s home life, to make sure you can have fun together?