Through the Capehart Connection, it is my heart’s desire to provide practical pointers to help in the journey. We begin the “ABC’s of Parenting” with the letter “A” today.
Acknowledge that our children are a gift from God. Call on Him to help you and He will answer. “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 3:33) God knows your child better than anyone. “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” (Psalm 139: 13-14a)
The mind of the child is a miraculous thing to behold. The program next week will be on brain development. For today, let’s focus on just one aspect and that is the power of the young mind to absorb everything. Realize that your children are absorbing every word said and read, every image seen― whether in person or on television, and every experience in their days and nights. Their minds are like little computers that download information perfectly─ they do not miss a thing. Look around and ask yourself—“Is this what I want in my child’s brain and memory bank?” What goes in becomes embroidered in their life experiences and becomes part of the fabric of who they are.
As positive, proactive parents, let’s focus on these things this week:
~Acknowledge the Creator who gave you this precious child. Call upon Him to help you to be the best parent you can be. Ask Him for wisdom and guidance. Dear parents, He will answer you.
~Because of the powerful ability of the child’s mind to absorb everything, use it to give your children what you want them to soak up. Let your child’s mind absorb:
- Words and songs about how amazing God is!
“God made this beautiful world—He is so good!”
“I’m so happy that God gave you to me. God loves you and I love you!” - Affirming words from you:
- Appreciate their attempts to try new things.
“I know it was hard to do this, but you’re trying and learning new things. I am so proud of you!”
“I like the way you obeyed me.”
“Thank you for helping your sister.”
“B”: Brain Research and Your Child
“C”: Communication, Critical Spirits and Conflict Resolution
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1 comment:
Thank you for your blog. I have a granddaughter that was dismissed from day care. She is only 2years old. It was suggested that she might be autistic, but as I kept her today, she may just be willful. The only time I have had any "fits" was when I insisted that she rest on a let down sofa. When she would not stay on the sofa, I held her and made her. She finally flopped down on the floor and was asleep in 2 minutes. I don't know if I should of held her down to make her stay. I did not spank her. I did not hurt her. I continually told her, "I love you." She just screamed and kicked for about 15 minutes. Can you suggest some books. I had a ADD child and your book "You and Your ADD Child" was the only one that I found that gave any practical help. Thank you.
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