Parenting is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences one can go through. By employing the right methods, you can parent your child and nurture them into their best selves.

One of the most crucial aspects of parenting is training up your shadow, aka your child, to become their best selfie.

Children learn best by example, and as a parent, you are always being watched. Your attitudes, behaviors, and decisions have a profound impact on your little ones.

Ready yourself to model the traits and behaviors you want to be repeated.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Model the traits and behaviors you want to be repeated!

So, what can you do to ensure that you’re modeling the traits and behaviors that you want to see in your children? Here are a few tips:

1. Lead by Example

It’s often said that actions speak louder than words, and that couldn’t be truer when it comes to parenting. If you want your children to be kind, honest, and respectful, then you need to model those behaviors yourself. Think about the kind of person you want your child to become, and then live those qualities out in your own life.

2. Encourage Individuality

Your child is their own person, with their own thoughts, feelings, and interests. Encourage them to explore their passions and discover what makes them unique. Celebrate their successes and help them navigate their failures. Building self-confidence and a sense of agency in your child will help them become more independent and self-assured.

3. Create Goals Together

Setting goals together is a great way to teach your child the importance of hard work, commitment, and perseverance. Encourage your child to come up with goals that align with their passions and interests, and then help them create a plan of action to achieve those goals.

4. Practice Active Listening

Listening to your child is essential to understanding their needs, wants, and concerns. Practice active listening by giving your child your undivided attention when they talk to you. Ask follow-up questions, summarize what they’ve said, and validate their feelings.

5. Celebrate Achievements & Failures

When your child achieves something, no matter how small, celebrate their success together. Positive reinforcement is a powerful motivator and reinforces the idea that hard work and dedication pay off.

Parenting can be chaotic, challenging, and rewarding all at the same time. By training up your shadow to become their best selfie, you can help your child become a confident, capable, and compassionate person.

Remember, you are their role model, and the behaviors you model today will shape their future. Let’s make it a bright one!

Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. ~ Proverbs 22:6

PRAYER: Even though the days are long and the nights are short, may your patience, love, and compassion be what is seen first as you raise your child. The hard work today is a beautiful future for your child.

“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!“