Twenty - six ways to love and nurture your child today and every day

The ABC's of Christians Effective Parenting
Affirm
your child every day as a gift of god. No matter what yesterday’s problem were

Build
Upon your child’s talent, seeking to discover Gods plan for him

Communicate
With your child in a way to glorifies Christ, always asking before speaking
“ would I say this to a friend? ”

Dedicate
Yourself to the body of Christ through communication to the congregation, regular worship, bible study, prayer and service

Exercise
Self control when your angry , committing your feelings to the lord rather than using them against your child

Give
Your child everything she needs instead of everything she wants, even if you have to say no sometimes

Hug
Your child ten times each day, especially when she’s unlovable. A warm touch can erase even the most strained relationship.

Include
Bible study and prayer in your daily family routine and challenge your child to do the same in her personal life.

Join
In agreement with your spouse and stand firm together on rules, expectations and discipline.

Keep
Commitments you make outside your home so your child can observe you modeling responsibility.

Live
Each day to the fullest, appreciating the beauty of god’s world and the hope of your faith instead of hurrying through the day.

Manage-
Aspects your child’s life that could lead to stress such as too much activity, television or appropriate freedoms

NURTURE
Your child lovingly so he can experience God through your example

Open
Doors of opportunity to your child as you encourage the development of her/his skills through education

Patiently
Wait upon the lord as the answers prayers for you and your child.

Question
The reasons for your child unacceptable behavior as you look beyond the act to its root causes.

Respect-
Your child as an individual rather than plan as an extension of you or your spouse

Strive
To create quality time with your child each day that enables you to listen to her joys, hopes, concern and fears.

Trust
God to guide as you prayerfully make daily parenting decisions

Ultimately
Trust your child as he leaves home, knowing you’ve fulfilled your commitment to god as a Christian parent.

Verbalize
Your thoughts and feelings when you’re happy or sad, letting your child know that you’re still approachable.

Wait
Patiently for your child at school, at home and at play, while also extending grace for human frailty

Yield
To the lord was as you seek his guidance each day

Zealously
Start each day in praise, marveling at God’s work in the life of your family.