Delight in Your Child Today

Delighting in your child sends the message of preciousness and intrinsic value just as they are. Delight is not based on performance or accomplishments but rather on enjoying the experience of being with your child or watching over your child and expressing the joy of that experience.

For example, watching your child play soccer, you might say, “I really enjoyed watching you out on the field kicking the ball and playing with your friends.” Much different than “great job kicking that goal or blocking the ball.”

Try “delighting in” what you see your child doing rather than focus on performance and see how powerful “delighting in” your child can be for you both.

— Carrie Ellis