1. Laugh with them, often.
2. Don’t wish your day away.
3. Don’t wish they were older/younger.
4. Tell them you love them all the time. Show them even more.
5. Listen to them; really listen to them.
6. Look them in the eye when they talk to you.
7. Don’t compare them to other children.
8. Love them where they are at.
9. Give them lots of hugs and kisses.
10. Don’t be their best friend, be their parent.
11. Stick to your rules, be consistent.
12. Show them love by your careful discipline.
13. Speak kind words, don’t yell.
14. Read to them/let them read to you.
15. Smile at them.
16. Pray for them specifically, daily!
17. Play with them.
18. Don’t give them everything they want.
19. Sit together in church as a family.
20. Worship and serve together.
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Seams Inspired says
Great post! My favorite time of day is curling up on my bed with my kids while we read right before bedtime. It’s a precious time for me and them, even if they don’t realize it yet. :o) Happy Wednesday! :o) Larri at Seams Inspired
Sarah Halstead says
This is great. Thanks for sharing and reminding me.
Warren Baldwin says
Great wisdom here. Good post.
Anna says
I love this list! Especially #2 and #3! Thanks, Traci!
Sherry @ Lamp Unto My Feet says
Awesome post! 🙂 Thank you for sharing! Going to repost!
leslie says
I loved this! Thanks, Traci!
Angel says
So true, I love this post!!
Home's Where My Heart Is says
Excellent list!! Thanks for sharing…
:)Erin
Morgan says
Great list. I’m printing it out!
Aspiring Mum says
Thanks for the reminder. This is lovely. It’s so easy to get caught up with being busy and overlook the enjoyment and the precious moments that children give.
Kim - A Creative Spirit says
Traci, great tips even for those of us with Adult children. Only difference is that NOW I can be both parent and friend. :o) A perk for raising them right…..
Rebecca (me!) says
I gave you the Versatile Blogger Award today…stop by to see it
Danielle says
Thank you so much for your “visit.” You’ve got a lovely site here!
DebC says
Excellent and well-thought out.
Good advice for all children
(my youngest is 18 and away at college).
kimberley says
i wish we lived closer too – tea and chats with you in person would be wonderful…so thankful for you, traci – you are such a blessing.
love,
kimberley
Michelle says
Awesome list, Traci!
In light of wanting to re-focus on these very things, I will be sending you an e-mail!
Have a blessed night!
Muthering Heights says
This is a great list!
BARBIE says
What a beautiful list. Personally I am working on #2, 4, 5, 11, and 13.
Kerrie says
I like this!
Camille says
WONDERFUL post Traci! This was a lovely list…you have wisdom from the LORD! 🙂
Blessings,
Camille
P.S. Your children are ADORABLE!