Raising Emotionally Healthy KidsSample

Day 6 | Love

One of the greatest things we can hear as a parent is our child saying, “I love you.” When our kids are feeling full of love, we should celebrate it. We can also take the opportunity for them to grow deeper in a relationship with the one who loves them more than anything – God!

• When your child is expressing love, talk to them about it. Sometimes kids express love about a toy or other material item. Help them to recognize that they may really enjoy playing with a toy or watching a certain TV show, but that true love is much more than that!
• Read Scripture with your kids, like 1 John 4:16 or John 3:16, which you read today. Talk about how God showed us love through Jesus!
• Create a list of all the ways God loves you and your kids. You can add examples, take pictures, or even have each person share their idea around the dinner table.

Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for loving us and our family. I know that the love you have for my kids is bigger than I could ever imagine. Equip all of us to share your love, and help my kids accept your love into their hearts. Amen.