Bonding with Your Child: Advice from Moms, for Moms!
One of the most vital relationships in life is the one between mother and child! Bonding with your child is a key responsibility in being a parent. Although it is not easy, a healthy attachment to their parents can set a child up for a lifetime of successful relationships.
Yesterday, I shared 6 things I have learned from my relationship with my mother! Today, let's continue to learn about mother-child relationships and how to build them at any age or stage. To do this, I reached out to a few of the incredible women in my life and asked for their advice. I am excited for all of you to learn from these wonderful mothers!
Bonding with Infants & Toddlers
Bonding with Children
Bonding with Tweens
Bonding with Teens
Bonding with Adults
Each piece of advice above was learned through difficult, personal experience. I am so grateful to these women for being willing to share!
Here are some overall themes I noticed while compiling this advice:
Listen!
Admit your mistakes and apologize
Meet your children where they are
Engage in the activities and hobbies they enjoy
Get to know their friends
Spend time with your children one-on-one
Pray for them!
Show and verbalize your love
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What have you learned about bonding with your children? How has your mother bonded with you? Let me know in the comments below!
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Have a great day!
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