For the Kids

• Spend lots of time with them.
• Help them in their personal and career education.
• Support them in their interests.
• Pray for them.
• Give them your undivided attention.
• Forgive them.
• Apologize.
• Ask them to forgive you.
• Hug them lots.
• Let them make mistakes.
• Tell them you love them.
• Brag about them to your friends.
• Laugh with them.
• Look for the positives. Overlook the negatives.
• Write them little notes to let them know you love them.
• Buy them frivolous gifts.
• Go on dates with them.
• Be happy when they’re happy. Cry with them when they’re sad.
• Do Random Acts of Kindness for them.
• Tell them you’re glad you married them. Yes, that’s right!  This list is for husbands and wives.

If you’re like me, you’ve put a lot of effort into making sure your kids feel secure and  know they are unconditionally loved and accepted (of course, none of us is perfect, but we try). You’ve probably made a habit of doing the above actions.

But, how many of the above list are we doing for our husbands? I’m guilty of being more gracious with my kids than my husband over the years. I used to think “Well, he’s a big boy. He doesn’t need me like the kids do.” Not really the best attitude, I’m afraid.

After 28 years, you would think I’ve learned everything there is to know about having a happy marriage. Still learning.

I do believe that he best thing you can do for your kids is have great relationship with your spouse.