There are a lot of things that can go wrong with your child, but there’s A LOT that can go right. Sometimes we can miss these little joys because we’re focusing on the big picture, but those little wins are BIG for little ones.
Maybe your child made a new friend. It likely seems small, but in such a short life, one friend is such a wonderful thing to celebrate with them.
Maybe they were transparent with you about something they’ve been holding in like, “I’ve been feeling anxious” or “I haven’t been feeling confident.” These little moments that they trust with you are BIG.
Have you taken inventory of the little wins your child has had recently?
3 Ways to Celebrate With Your Child
- Smile. Children often gauge whether their caregivers are excited or proud of them by how often or long their parent smiles at them. It builds their confidence and is one of the simplest ways to celebrate their win and their existence in your life.
- Share It. When a child hears their parent sharing something good about them to someone else in a kind way, a deep sense of acceptance and celebration can be felt. It’s also a wonderful way to revel in the good things your child has done.
- Tell Them. Words matter. Simple sentences like, “It really means a lot that you trust me enough to tell me.” or “I’m so thankful you’re in my life.” can mean so much. Even when children give a shrug of the shoulders, oftentimes secretly their little heart is filled with joy.
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