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The Top 10 Ways NOT to Greet Your Child

From my “Not-So-Great Moments in Parenting” this moment happened after school last week. Recently, I sat in the carpool line at my kids’ school listening to sports talk radio. You see, my alma mater was mere days away from playing for a national championship, and I couldn’t miss a second of the excitement. Finally, I pulled up to the curb where the kids hop in, and they bounced into the car chattering like chipmunks. “Hush!” I hissed, “They’re talking about the game!” Of course, what my kids also heard was, “…and it’s way more important than how your day went!”

How do you like to be greeted? Doesn’t it make you feel good and secure when someone gives you their full attention and an enthusiastic greeting? The way you greet people reveals your priorities. Well, think about how your children feel when they see you when they get up, after school, or when you pick them up from an activity. At these times, lovingly communicating with children is key. So don’t make my mistake! Instead, look at our Top 10 Ways NOT to Greet Your Child.

  1. You’re on the phone
  2. You’re texting
  3. You’re on your computer
  4. You’re checking your email
  5. Asking what homework they have
  6. Correcting them as soon as you see them
  7. Bringing up something they recently did wrong
  8. Not making eye contact with them
  9. Not smiling at them
  10. Letting your bad mood make you grouchy with them

Here’s a great way to greet your child! Try some of these 99 Compliments for Kids!

Let’s Talk: How do you try to greet your child?

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