5 Ways to Practice Acceptance with Your Child

When was the last time you felt completely amazing in your own skin? You know—that feeling where you are just on top of the world because of something you did that made a difference for yourself or, even better, others that you interact with?

I felt like that recently due to a work-related event that I was in charge of planning. The celebration took place in another state, so organizing an event remotely can be challenging. As it turned out, many people had conflicts and had to decline, so I wasn’t feeling very enthusiastic that only a small handful of people would be joining us. On top of that, we had to travel over three hours each way to this out-of-state venue which made for a very long and tiring day.

I wasn’t feeling very confident, but I carried on as if it were the biggest party of the century. It turned out to be one of the most fantastic celebrations I’ve ever attended, and I met some new folks I wouldn’t have known otherwise. The following day I was completely but happily exhausted, and my boss was so grateful and called the event a complete success! It was a wonderful feeling, and days later I’m still enjoying the afterglow.

When we stop and take the time to appreciate our current circumstances, especially noticing how our children are handling their very full lives, we can set a whole new, positive tone.

Feeling that terrific got me thinking about how good our kids must feel when they experience a moment of pure joy and acceptance. In today’s chaotic world of overscheduling alongside the pressure they experience both in and out of the classroom, kids yearn to know they are appreciated and accepted.

It’s easy to go about our busy lives and focus on getting things done rather than concentrating on the way our family is feeling while we’re running around completing our to-do lists, but when we stop and take the time to appreciate our current circumstances, especially noticing how our children are handling their very full lives, we can set a whole new, positive tone.

Mighty Mommy shares five ways you can tune in to your child and practice total acceptance no matter how busy life gets.

5 Ways to Practice Appreciation and Acceptance With Your Child

1. Take Time to Enjoy Your Child
2. Practice Self Care
3. Acknowledge Where They're Coming From
4. Let Go of Expectations
5. Look for the Positive

Let’s explore each more closely.

1.Take Time to Enjoy Your Child

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