What All Children Want Their Parents To Know
When I first saw this poster on someone’s wall, I thought it was the most beautiful advice for parents. Thank you Julia and Diane Loomans for your wonderful insights. I hope you will be inspired as well.
What All Children Want Their Parents To Know
Teach me to love and care for myself
Through your positive example
I will learn much more from what you do
Than anything you could ever say.
Notice me often,
And take joy in my very existence,
So that I grow up to feel special
And to know that I am loved.
Listen to me
With an open ear and a loving heart,
So that I learn to understand my feelings
And trust that my needs will be heard.
Play with me often
Let down your guard and be carefree
The memories will last long
And our connection even longer.
Focus on what I am doing right
And tell me when you appreciate me
So that I learn to feel worthy
And motivated to do even more.
Tell me more about your life
Your hopes, dreams and successes
So that I come to know you as a person
And can call you as my friend
As well as my parent
1996 by Julia Loomans and her mother Diane Loomans
