One on my favorite responsibilities of being a mom is feeding my babies, who are no longer babies to anyone but me. Most of the time, it is my pleasure to give them what they need and want. As I was fixing breakfast this morning, I was reminded of the importance of good nutrition and giving them what they need in order to grow. A few ways that we can feed our children well:
Breakfast everyday
Encouragement, as often as possible
Eye contact, especially when they are talking
Praying for them (and letting them hear you)
Listening. Really listening
Attending the concerts, games, practices, plays, shows, rehearsals
Making suggestions, not proclamations
Family traditions
Being willing to learn from them
Dinner at the table, as a family, as often as possible
Reminding them who they are
Applying scripture to what they are experiencing
Studying with them
Teaching them about their heritage
Asking questions
Studying them
Loving them, everyday
So very true! Sometimes it’s easy for me to miss some of these things, but this was a great reminder! Thanks Jennifer 😉
You betcha!
I like the family traditions suggestion.
Me too! Got any good ones to share?