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15 Ways To Thank Your Child
by by Amy Coggins
People give thanks for many things - their job, health, and material
possessions.
Sometimes it is easy to lose sight of what is really important - our
children. Now is the time to make a little extra effort to show our children
how thankful we really are to have them. Here are a few ways to show your
child how you feel:
- Plan a special day for just you and your child. Plan ahead and mark
it on your calendar if you need to. (It can be fun to cross off the days
until your "special" day and count the days together).
- Go to school and have lunch with your child.
- Make a card for your child (sometimes homemade is better then store
bought).
- Write your child a note and stick it in his backpack or lunch box.
- Read a story to your child every night.
- Look through her baby book and share stories telling how you felt
when she
was born and other fond memories.
- Give your child a picture to take with him to school (put in cubby,
backpack,
lunch box).
- Volunteer in your child's classroom.
- Take time to listen to your child. Plan a "talk time" everyday with
your child
(for at least 15 minutes) to share the day's events.
- Keep a memory journal for your child (write down special feelings,
events).
- Use cookie cutters to cut your child's sandwiches into fun shapes.
- Interact with your child daily (play a game, bake cookies, take a
walk, help
with homework).
- Display your child's artwork prominently (on the fridge, over your
work area,
or even matte and frame special pieces).
- Make it a priority to attend your child's plays, games, and any other
performances/contests they may be a part of. She needs your support.
- Most importantly - tell him how thankful you are for him.
Parents aren't perfect, but a little effort can go a long way. Taking a
little time to
show your children how thankful you are for them can really make a difference
in how
they feel about themselves and others. It is important that children feel
they are loved and cherished. The extra time you spend with your children is
time that they will be thankful for in the end.
| A Little About Amy
Amy Coggins is working towards her Bachelor's Degree in Education. She is a
mother of two, Assistant Director, and has been working in the field of early
childhood for over 6 years.
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