Episode 6: The Simple Way Into Your Child's Heart

Stephanie
Oct 21, 2019
2 min read

Keep reading for shownotes and to learn a simple way into your sweet child's heart. You betta believe there will be an action item for you, lovely friend. :)

Shownotes:

Sharing a little wisdom from one mom to the next
Today we are talking about a simple way into your child's heart: sitting on the floor playing with them
I know it's hard and boring sometimes
I'm not naturally the "fun" mom (my sister-in-law totally is)
I love my kids and I love playing with them but I enjoy activities
I like to "do" things like read
Sitting on the floor doing free play is not my strength - I have my strengths and weaknesses and free play is hard for me
BUT, we can do hard things!
I wanted to talk about this because sitting on the floor being present with your kids and letting them guide the play and be imaginative - it is so good for them
Your children will be so joyful and that will make you more joyful
I tried this today and I started out bored but then I truly enjoyed myself - my daughter was so happy to be with me
Just being together is so powerful
Last week's episode was all about putting down the phone and this ties in well with being more present to our children
Make sure we look at our children - really see them and hear them
Our kids need our focused attention - we need to fill their "attention" and "love" tanks
As our children grow they will continue to want to talk with us when we spend more time with them in their early years
You're building the foundation of a relationship with your children
I'm still working on this every day - I like to check things off my list and just sitting on the floor is hard for me
It is important to "waste time" with God, our spouse and our children
When issues come up in teenage years, the time and attention you give them now will pay off and they will want to talk with you later about those big issues because you built the foundation in the little years
Take a moment from your chores and sit on the floor and play with your kids
You're like a celebrity to your children - you're the most important person to them
ACTION ITEM: Sit down and be present with your children and play with them (set a timer for 30 minutes if you need to)
Be there with your kids and give them all of your attention
Ok, now go hug your kids and sit on the floor with them and watch them light up and be filled with joy!