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Do you share your feelings with your children?

Sheila Aron — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:34:49 +0000

Children let us know what they are feeling just by acting out their emotions – happy, sad, angry, excited, confused, frightened - the same emotions adults have. As adults, we cover up our emotions so that no one will know how we are feeling. For many, sharing their feelings is very hard to do. It means opening up and showing that you are vulnerable. We all have feelings – whatever our age is - and letting others know how you feel is ok to do. It shows that you are human and need the support of those closest to you to help you through the difficult times and celebrate with you through the good times. Share your feelings with your children. You are there for them – let them be there for you. For more info www.sheilaaronbooks.com.

Does your child know that you love him/her?

Sheila Aron — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:54:42 +0000

Children are smart and wise beyond their years but, they are not mind readers. A child is able to feel your love when you hug them and kiss their sweet faces. In spite of these acts of love they still need to hear the words ‘I love you’. These three words, that are so simple to say and mean everything to a child, are so difficult for some. When a child misses hearing those words at an early age an emptiness lingers even as adults. Because knowing that you are loved carries so much importance in ones life, those who rarely heard ’I love you’ can remember the day, the circumstances, even the date, that they heard it from a parent. Let your child know that you love him/her – start weaving the thread of love. Say ‘I love you’ today and everyday so that your child will know without a shadow of a doubt how much he/she is loved.

When was the last time you had a conversation with you child?

Sheila Aron — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:57:31 +0000

The act of talking can mean telling someone your thoughts and opinions, listening to their comments, responding with a question, listening, commenting and asking more questions. The result of conversing is a better understanding of how that person looks at life and interprets it. Hearing someone else’s way of looking at a situation from a completely different perspective can open your mind to others opinions. Begin exploring avenues of conversation with your child that will open your mind to how he thinks and feels. As you begin to talk and learn more about each other the conversations will become an important part of each day – a good time to let your child know how much he is loved.