Nineteen things to say to children

1. I love you.. There is nothing that will stop me from loving you. Nothing you could do or say or think will ever change that.

2. You are amazing! I look at you with wonder! Not just at what you can do, but who you are. There is no one like you. No one!

3. It's alright to cry. People cry for all kinds of reasons: when they are hurt, sad, glad or worried, when they are angry, afraid or lonely. Big people cry to. I do.

4. You've made a mistake. That was wrong. People make mistakes, I do. Is it something that we can fix? What can we do? It's all over . You can start fresh. I know you are sorry . I forgive you.

5. You did the right thing. Was that scary or hard? Even though it wasnt easy , you did it! I am proud of you. You should be too.

6. Im sorry, Forgive me. I made a mistake.

7. You can change your mind. It's good to decide but it is also fine to change.

8. What a great idea! You were really thinking. How did you come up with that? Tell me more. You're mind is clever.

9. That was kind. You did something helpful and thoughtful for that person. That must make you feel good inside. Thank you!

10. I have a surprise for you. It's not your birthday. It's for no reason at all. Just a surprise, a little one but a surprise.

11. I can wait. We have time. You dont have to huryy this time.

12. What would you like to do? Its your turn to pick. You have great ideas. Its important to follow your special interest.

13. Tell me about it. I'd like to hear more. And then what happened? I'll listen.

14. Im right here. I wont leave without saying goodbye. I am watching you. I am listening to you.

15. Please and Thank you. There are important words. If I forget to use them, will you remind me?

16. I missed you. I think about you when we are not together.

17. Just try. A little bit. One taste. One step. You might like it. Let's see. I'll help you if you need it. I think you can do it.

18. I'll help you. I heard you call me. Here I am. How can I help you? If we both work together we can get this done. I know you can do it by yourself, but I am glad to help since you asked.

19. What do you wish for? Even if it's not yet time for birthday candles and we dont have a wishbone, its still fun to hear what you wish for, hope for and dream about.

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* This article is a great way to stop for awhile and think if we as parents are still on the right track. If we are still being great parents to our kinds. It's ok to check from time to time and make necessary adjustments so that we can mold our children to the right path the best we could =)

*stella*