Fall Deeper In Love With Your Child

Fall Deeper in Love with Your Child by Focusing on Strengths

Developed by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D and Lynn Jessen M.A.

Those of us with "Spirited" children often get caught up on the challenges.   That is why it is important for us to take time and focus on our children's gifts.

Tell me about your child. What are their strengths? 

Say your child’s name then describe their gifts. Your list may look like this.

My child ________ is ...

• Remarkably independent.
• Committed to their goals
• Highly perceptive
• Energetic
• Loving and funny.
• Really, really great building with Legos.
• A phenomenal problem solver.
• A leader
• Sensitive and caring.
• Helpful.
• Artistic and musical.
• Wise.
• A deep thinker.
• A risk taker – in a good way.
• Cautious and thoughtful – in a good way.
• An athletic dynamo.
• Very social.
• Insightful in forming deep and caring relationships with a few great people.
• Tenacious.

Reflecting on your child’s strengths brings light to your day.

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