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HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME A LOVING ENVIRONMENT
The first place most children turn to looking for love is the
home. Unfortunately, many children today are terribly
rejected. They find no love and acceptance. So to fill that
gap and the emotional void within, they look elsewhere.
Too often they find that love and acceptance in unhealthy
or dangerous surroundings and actions. Today is a good
time to make sure our children find the love they need at
home. Here are three excellent suggestions to help develop
your home as a loving environment.
.
1. MAKE HOME A PLACE WHERE EACH FAMILY MEMBER CAN
BE SURE OF BEING HEARD.
No matter how unusual or even silly an idea may seem to be, listen and try to understand your child.
Assume that what your family member has to say makes sense to them, even if you do not fully understand.
2. DEVELOP A SENSE OF SUPPORTIVENESS.
Assume the positive about your children, even in difficult and crisis situations. Take the attitude that no problem is too big if you face it together. If a problem can’t be handled within the family setting, seek professional advice immediately from a therapist or physician.
3. EXPRESS GRATITUDE TO YOUR CHILDREN.
Model thankfulness as often as you can. Show your child what it is like to appreciate others.
A parent is at their best when they model gratitude.
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The first place most children turn to looking for love is the
home. Unfortunately, many children today are terribly
rejected. They find no love and acceptance. So to fill that
gap and the emotional void within, they look elsewhere.
Too often they find that love and acceptance in unhealthy
or dangerous surroundings and actions. Today is a good
time to make sure our children find the love they need at
home. Here are three excellent suggestions to help develop
your home as a loving environment.
.
1. MAKE HOME A PLACE WHERE EACH FAMILY MEMBER CAN
BE SURE OF BEING HEARD.
No matter how unusual or even silly an idea may seem to be, listen and try to understand your child.
Assume that what your family member has to say makes sense to them, even if you do not fully understand.
2. DEVELOP A SENSE OF SUPPORTIVENESS.
Assume the positive about your children, even in difficult and crisis situations. Take the attitude that no problem is too big if you face it together. If a problem can’t be handled within the family setting, seek professional advice immediately from a therapist or physician.
3. EXPRESS GRATITUDE TO YOUR CHILDREN.
Model thankfulness as often as you can. Show your child what it is like to appreciate others.
A parent is at their best when they model gratitude.
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