š¤Certain phrases are verbal hugs. Itās the things people say that make us feel more comfortable in our skin, more confident speaking up for ourselves (no matter the idea), and make us feel accepted no matter our choices.
šThe most important verbal hugs come from our parents.
šWhen someone you value believes in you it can be the reason why you begin to believe in yourself. When they understand your difficulty is validates your experience without comparison or judgment. When itās your parent it says āYou arenāt your lessons but your understandingā which means freedom to a growing mind.
š«So do āI will always be there for youā and āIām proud of who you areā. Often a child is alone in their feelings so they believe themselves to be less than others who donāt seem to be experiencing the same difficulties. Showing child support that is based on just being them (as opposed to āyou can if you join the team like Billyā or āonly you if you get straight Aāsā) means they know they matter more than the titles or bragging rights.
š£Finally, its when we proactively express our love and care that a child feels anchored within themselves. They learn their value and create habits to care for others based on how they are shown it within the home. That is why the most effective way to grow strong self-protection within and outside in the world is through explicit connection.
šØāš©āš§āš¦The number 1 way to create a safe child is to create safe parental relationships. Thatās because we feel our best when we are loved for just being ourselves. These phrases are the foundation and creating a better future means we start building it today. ā¤ļø
