- I'm sorry.
Let your child know that they are more important than your pride. That you see their innate value to God.
- I was wrong
Society tells us it is a weakness to admit when we are wrong, but it takes way more strength to admit when we have made a mistake. Modeling this character trait will enable your child to be humble and not prideful.
- You are beautiful
Let your child know that they are God's beautiful creation. There is no one created uniquely like them on purpose, inside and out.
- I love you
And the greatest of these is love. Every day tell them how you feel.
- Jesus loves you
Your child is never alone. No matter how they feel, God will accept them where they are, unconditionally.
- You are so important to me
We all need to feel needed. Tell your children that they matter, that your life is so amazing with them in it.
- You are more than.....
Children face a lot of pressures of not being enough. Not pretty enough, not smart enough, not cool enough. Tell them they are enough! God created them MORE than enough, because they are everything he hoped they'd be.
- I believe in you
Kids need to know that they have what it takes. And they do, so say it every chance you get.
- God has an amazing plan for your life
Kids need to know that they have purpose. Especially teenagers. They were created on purpose for a reason. They need to be reminded of that.
- You've got this.
We are stronger than we know we are, and our capacity is bigger than we ever dreamed. Instill in your children that they can handle all things through Christ who strengthens them.