Your WIN for day #2:
Share life-giving words with your kids
Here are some examples of life-giving words to share with your kids:
- I love you
- I value you
- I missed you
- That was kind
- That was trustworthy
- That was funny
- That was responsible
- That was smart
- That was a great idea
- You’re a good leader
- I enjoy spending time with you
- I forgive you
- Will you forgive me for ________?
- I love _____ about you
- I noticed ___________ in you
- I admire ________ about you
- You mean a lot to me
- I love your smile
- I love to laugh with you
- You look beautiful
- You look handsome
What are some life-giving words you or your kids would add? Life-giving words need to be genuine and based on trust in order to give the most life.
You can also write these life-giving words in a note or card or text.
Getting into a habit of sharing life-giving words with your kids will:
- encourage (short-term & long-term)
- build attachment
- create strong bonds of love
- instill confidence in your kids
- guide your child's thinking
- help your kids filter out cultural lies
- impact their long-term memories
Evaluate if your words are regularly life-giving, or not. Try to think about what it would be like to spend time with you.
Key Takeaway
Your words can build or destroy. They can give life to your children, or “take away” life.
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