1.Be authentic – Authenticity is essential for connecting with today’s children.
- Connect with your child individually – Good connection is a process which takes time, don’t try to rush it. Seek to create an environment of trust as you connect. Seek first to understand them rather than trying to get them to understand you.
- Have Fun – Don’t be afraid to be kid-like with them especially if they are younger.
- Demonstrate you care – Maintain a humble servant’s heart with empathy. Let your kids know you value them, their time and their ideas all while demonstrating genuine unconditional love. Keeping this in mind will prevent you from being judgmental, condescending or critical while interacting with them.
- Be Teachable – Start where you are and always learn and grow. Be open and willing to learn from them. Let them know we need them, their development and contributions to make the world better.
- Keep it Simple – Don’t try to share everything.
- Be willing to fail and share your failures – Failure is part of the growing process. Take a risk and laugh at yourself. Do something even if it is not perfect. Even if you mess up in front of them either they will not know or if they do notice laugh at yourself and you will earn their respect.
- Get out of your comfort zone – We didn’t learn to walk in a day, do it now and see what happens. Remember: we are all works in progress.
- Be patient – Both your children and ourselves are a works in process. Be patient with the growth process and when working with them be patient with them.
- Invest time in learning the issues they face and how to serve them.
Our children are our future ❤
For more information about how to create a better environment for your children do not hesitate to let me know. I have great workshops, one on one coaching with parents, and great valuable lessons that depending on where you are in your journey of parenthood I can share with you.
God Bless,
Janitza Rivera, Executive Business Coach, Speaker and Trainer
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