What do you enjoy most about raising your child?

The Rewards of Being a Parent

• Seeing Everything With a Fresh Pair of Eyes.
• The Insane Feeling of Love.
• The Constant Joy of Surprise.
• Living Up to My Kids’ High Regard.
• The Sound of My Baby’s Laugh.
• My Appreciation for My Own Parents.
• The Fragility and Value of New Life.
• The Shared Joy of Learning Together.

What are the best things about kids?

17 Of The Best Things About Having Kids

1. They’re yours forever.
2. They’re totally unique.
3. It’s impossible to love one of your children more than the other/another.
4. They are your best teacher.
5. You will do anything, absolutely anything, for them.
6. They are the only individuals who will give you a brutally honest feedback.

What is success for a child?

A successful child is one who uses her abilities to develop ever-increasing skills that help form the positive personal attributes that will lead her to a successful life. She uses her skills to develop positive experiences. She has a strong sense of self and looks forward to accomplishing goals.

What are the advantages of being a child?

Come along as we explore the top 10 hidden benefits of having children.

• Children lower your blood pressure.
• Children entitle you to major tax savings.
• Children get you better parking.
• Children keep you sane.
• Children renew your thirst for knowledge.
• Children make you sexier.
• Children give you an alibi.

How would you describe your child’s strengths?

Social strengths

• Shares, takes turns, and can compromise.
• Puts effort into making friends and keeping them.
• Is a good listener.
• Accepts differences in others.
• Asks for help when needed.
• Accepts personal responsibility for actions (good and bad)
• Tells the truth and can apologize when needed.
• Has a good sense of humor.

How do you show your child you care?

20 Quick, Powerful Ways to Show Your Children You Care

1. Say “I understand” and mean it.
2. Ask for her opinion….and listen!
3. Think discipline (teach) vs. punish.
4. Model self-care.
5. Praise him for telling the truth.
6. Take/maintain an interest in their interests.
7. Smile all you can.
8. Use humor to connect.

What things a child can do?

25 things children should be doing

• Help with food preparation, so that by the time they are 13, they can cook a meal for the whole family, once a week.
• Spending quality time with each parent, for at least 15 minutes a day.
• Getting a good nights’ sleep.
• Books are wonderful.
• Getting messy.
• Spending time outdoors.