~ Ways To Love A Child ~
~ Author Unknown ~

Give your presence;
Laugh, dance and sing together.
Listen from a heart space,
Encourage,
Understand,
Call them love names,
Send them love letters.
Really love yourself.
Allow them to love themselves.
Ask their opinions,
Learn from them.
Say yes as often as possible,
Say no when necessary.
Honour their no’s.
No yelling,
Speak softly.
Apologise,
Touch gently.
Build lots of blanket forts,
Learn about parenting.
Open up.
Fly kites together,
Change your routine.
Lighten up,
Believe in possibilities.
Take time away,
Read books out loud.
Create a circle of quiet,
Teach feelings.
Remove guilt.
Share your dreams,
Play hooky together.
Walk in the rain,
Go barefoot.
Celebrate mistakes,
Admit yours.
Frame their artwork,
Hang it on the walls.
Stay up late together,
Eliminate comparison.
Delight in silliness,
Handle with care.
Remember they have not been on earth very long.
Protect them,
Respect them,
Honour their differences.
Cherish their innocence,
Giggle.
Speak kindly.
Go swimming a lot,
Splash.
Let them cry,
Don't hide your tears.
Brag about them,
Answer their questions.
Let go when it's time,
Let them come back.
Show compassion,
Keep them in your hearts and in your prayers