28. Finding Focus when Nothing is Normal. PLUS, Q&A on Root Parenting.

Oh, Mom, how is your family holding up? Are you feeling confused, overwhelmed, and stunned? Since our current world crisis doesn't seem near its end, we parents are looking at how to bring normalcy to this new and unusual reclusive life. I thought I would begin a series to help us find our new normal, however temporary it might be, called Parenting in the Pandemic.This first episode of Parenting in the Pandemic, focuses on getting your family's focus clear.
Your child's perspective is going to come from whatever their eyes have been seeing and their ears have been hearing.  So, what are they seeing and hearing during this time?  Parents, don't waste this pressure gift of TIME and AUDIENCE that we've been given with our children.  What a priceless gift! To help them gain perspective, focus on achieving two main things:
1. Let your kids see TRUST in God and HOPE for the future.
2. Inspire them to DEMONSTRATE LOVE in tangible ways.
Don't view this time as something to survive or to just GET THROUGH.  No, this is a time to THRIVE ON WHAT MATTERS MOST.  Parents, please don't waste this opportunity.
Q&A Root Parenting: Discovering the deeper roots of our child’s behavior requires getting them to open up. Val shares some different ways to help our children share the reserved thoughts of their hearts with us.  
 Val also explains about nourishing our child's roots and protecting them from the "weather” until their roots are deep and healthy in the early years.  Then the next phase is teaching them how to nourish and filter for themselves as they get older.  It’s a process that we don’t want to rush or neglect, but give our child what they need in each stage.

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