Many times as parents we hear the quiet voices of our children just before bedtime when they are thinking about the day. Perhaps you’ve been sitting at their bedside reading or sharing stories. So often in life, we fret about unhappy moments and our choices in the future in the solitude of the starry night’s sky! Somehow the drama of the moment overwhelms even the most confident of children.
Imagine going back to those childlike moments when you where a young as the adult you are today. What if you could reassure your son or daughter that many of the things they might worry about will never actually materialize. The fearful outcomes that they had anticipated never did occur. Within days these worries are only distant memories of your past.
Reassure your child that many fears seem real at the time will fade away and your future is as bright as the happiest of days. Children are so trusting and able to receive your wise and reassuring comfort at times of doubt.
I remember our daughter telling me just before I left her room that she didn’t feel happy playing with some children—she felt unwelcome! I remember thanking her for sharing such powerful message that made her feel uncomfortable. But during that talk, I was able to reassure her that to have good friends you must first be a good friend. I encouraged her to be herself and to reach out to her friends first!
The next evening as we sat closely on her beside, I asked her about her day! She told me that she practiced “ being a good friend all day” and everything turned out okay!
Try to revisit your child memories and remind yourself , that It’s Okay !
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