#259: Capturing Your Child’s Heart this Summer
It’s summertime and we cannot wait to help you make the most of your summer! Parents, this season is not made to survive- It's made for investment!
“Summer is a special time. It’s set apart and different. There is a bit of a break and a great chance for kids to be at home and with their parents. It’s needed in a lot of ways for your child’s heart.” - Suz
FIRST THINGS FIRST! Ask your kids what they want summer to hold- see what they want to do and do your best to make some of those things happen!
3 Ways to Invest in family this summer:
1. Speak more life than death
- Start with a yes (build a world of yes)
- Encourage, build up, invest in identity (You are a mighty man of God, so helpful, kind to sibling, smart, clever, talented).
- Speak forth what is not as if it is. Call them up to the actions you want
2. Invest in making memories
- Think of your happy childhood memories and build from them
- Ingredients for a memory: fun, laughter, activity, productivity, creativity, adventure
- Add water to summer fun
- Don’t be afraid to make a mess
- Be intentional
- Embrace the chaos
3. Choose family first
- Give family space each week to hang out with each other (slow down with activities and friend hang outs)
- See summer as a gift of time to invest in the relationships that might be a little broken
