We all have times we can’t give our kids the attention they deserve. We’re busy or distracted or just plain tired. Whatever the reason, they often get only a small fraction of our focus. In this situation, what we can give them is a moment. A genuine present moment.
There is really only one step to this process: Look into your child’s eyes. Take in your child fully. See if you can catch a glimpse of his true precious being and connect to that special light that makes him who he is. In that same moment, allow the joy you feel in your heart to show on your face and in your eyes. Mirror back to your child the beauty you see in him. It’s through this gentle mirroring that a child grows to know himself. Let him see the wonder he is.
It’s a moment well spent.
There is really only one step to this process: Look into your child’s eyes. Take in your child fully. See if you can catch a glimpse of his true precious being and connect to that special light that makes him who he is. In that same moment, allow the joy you feel in your heart to show on your face and in your eyes. Mirror back to your child the beauty you see in him. It’s through this gentle mirroring that a child grows to know himself. Let him see the wonder he is.
It’s a moment well spent.
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As a parent of three I think this is THE most critial gift we can give, the gift of the time to connect with our children. My wife is much better at this than I am and has taught me the value of taking time to stop and really focus on our kids. They are grown now and I'd like to think we did ok. They are all wonderful adults. We are blessed. My wife is sharing other tools she's learned on her blog. Maybe you'd like to stop by. I love your blog. Blessings, Mike
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