4. Offering To Help
My son cracks me up because whenever I pull out the vacuum or the dust pan, he begs to help me. I’m certainly not complaining, but I think it’s funny how much he enjoys helping out. And it’s something I celebrate, because it shows he has a giving heart, and likes to maintain a clean home. The fact that he asks to help before I request his assistance is not something you can teach a child. I’m so thankful for my little man’s passion for tidiness!
5. Befriending The New Kid
Most of us have gone through a season in life where we were the “new kid,” or the “outcast,” or just didn’t feel like we fit in. And when our peers would talk to us, or invite us to join them, we learned what true friendship looks like. It isn’t about race, religion, gender, popularity or talent. It’s about love. It’s about looking past people’s exterior and into their soul. I hope my children become the kind of people who approach others who are alone and invite them into their circle. I hope my children are welcoming of all types of friends, and that they find some of their most fulfilling friendships in unexpected places.
6. Praying For Others
Every night when I put my little guy to bed, we say our prayers. We’ve memorized a few requests that we pray for, and I hope this will encourage him to pray for people on his own someday. Since he isn’t quite old enough to understand what types of things to pray for, or how exactly prayer works, he can only repeat what I’ve taught him. However, he does vocalize hopes and wishes that he has for his friends and family, and that’s a good place to start.
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