Heart4kidsadvocacyforum's Blog

I cannot begin to find the words or emotions to express how I feel when I have the opportunity to witness “children expressing” the beauty and wonderment “of being a child.  It is a gift to be able to witness them in action of expressing their “divine identity”.  We must from the very start of their journey on this planet, see them as they evolve into the expressions of who they are.  We have to hear them.  We have to see them.  We have to know them so we can meet them where they are in their development.  We have to respond to them in a way that builds trust in us and accountability on our part. 

These are essential elements to being a parent.  Observe, engage, record, respond.  I know it is difficult being a parent in this world of a million obligations and distractions, but we need to find a way to record them evolving.  Maybe doing a journal that we just talk into our phones on and if there is any strength left in us at the end of the day, we keep a little journal for them.  I know adults that have been given things by their parents that chronicle their life, and it means the world to them.  Don’t forget that pictures are worth a million words so remember to add pictures to the journal.  The great thing about cell phones is that we can always take pictures! 

All of this interaction, engagement, and observation of our children just crystalizes our knowledge of who they are and how to relate to them.   As a parent this in invaluable information not just for us, but to be able to inform other people like family members, teachers, coaches, etc. that will give them insight into the life, personality, and character traits of our child that impacts how they are seen and engaged with.  The more we learn to love them unconditionally for who they are and will be throughout their life, the better our relationship will be with them.  That trust in us and our accountability as a parent is crucial in their growth and development!

Welcome to parenthood!