Let this blog find you feeling connected,
relevant and loved.
I found the following story on a
website. A simple action can have such a
significant impact on a child!
Feeling BIG:
Karen and I were the proud "Parents of
the Day" at our son, Michael's, kindergarten class. We had fun as he
toured us around his classroom and introduced us to all his friends. We joined
in for cut and paste and sewing and spent the better part of the morning in the
sandbox. It was a riot!
"Circle up!" called the teacher,
"It's story time." Not wanting to look out of place, Karen and I
"circled up" with the rest of our new buddies. After finishing the
story, entitled Big, the teacher asked this enthusiastic group, "What
makes you feel big?"
"Bugs make me feel big," yelled
one young student. "Ants," hollered another. "Mosquitoes,"
called out one more.
The teacher, trying to bring some order
back to the class, started calling on children with their hands up. Pointing to
one little girl, the teacher said, "Yes dear, what makes you feel
big?" "My mommy," was the reply.
"How does your mommy make you feel
big?" quizzed the teacher. "That's easy," said the child.
"When she hugs me and says I love you, Jessica!"
Several people have
shared with me that frequent hugs & I-love-yous from parents made a huge difference
to their self-worth.
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For parents, here is an exercise worth experimenting (for child of any age!):
Tailor it in your own words, this is only the context.
- “I found you at your best…” (share 3 events
where you saw the child at his /her best)
- “We may disagree, argue, but whatever you choose
in life, whether you follow my advice or not; my love for you will remain forever.”
- “I love you” (give him/her a hug when he/she
is with you).
- Remember to disconnect this with any other
emotion or giving in to a pending demand/ proposal
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May this story inspire
you to make children around you feel big!
Warm regards,
