Children don’t just need us to show up — they need us to show up with intention.
With gentleness. With curiosity. With love that guides, supports, and steadies them as they grow.
The Children pillar of the Love My Life framework is all about nurturing not only who our kids are right now, but who they are becoming. It’s about creating a home where they feel safe to express themselves, confident to explore who they are, and secure in the knowledge that they are deeply loved.
This post is your reminder that parenting isn’t about perfection — it’s about connection.
It’s about leaning into the small, meaningful moments that help shape a child’s heart, identity, and future.
Why the Children Pillar Matters
Kids are always learning — from our actions, our tone, our routines, our reactions, and our presence. They absorb far more from the rhythm of our homes than from instructions alone.
When we parent intentionally, we are:
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teaching them how to regulate emotions,
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modeling how to treat others,
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building trust that lasts,
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and helping them form a sense of worthiness they’ll carry into adulthood.
The Children pillar isn’t about doing everything right — it’s about learning and growing together. It’s about raising children who feel seen, supported, and loved for exactly who they are.
5 Ways to Strengthen Connection With Your Children
Here are five simple yet powerful ways to build daily connection — even in a busy season.
1. Be Present in the Moments That Matter
Kids know when they have your attention — and when they don’t.
A five-minute pause to look them in the eyes or listen without multitasking says more than any long lecture ever will. Presence tells your child: “You matter to me.”
2. Name the Good You See in Them
Children grow where encouragement flows.
Affirm them often:
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“I noticed how helpful you were today.”
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“You were so brave to try that.”
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“I love how you treated your friend.”
Your words shape their confidence and sense of identity.
3. Make Space for Big Feelings
Kids don’t misbehave because they want to be difficult — they’re learning how to navigate emotions they don’t fully understand.
Instead of shutting feelings down, help them name and process them:
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“That was disappointing, wasn’t it?”
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“It’s okay to cry.”
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“I’m here with you.”
You’re showing them they can be fully themselves with you — even in the hard moments.
4. Build Simple, Consistent Rituals
Rituals don’t need to be fancy to be meaningful.
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A bedtime question of the day
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A weekly walk
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Reading together every night
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Saturday morning pancakes
These little anchors create memories your children will carry forever.
5. Let Them See You Apologize 
One of the most powerful things you can model is humility.
When you lose your patience or react too quickly, circle back:
“I shouldn’t have spoken that way. I’m sorry. I’m learning, too.”
This teaches compassion, responsibility, and repair — lessons that strengthen every relationship they will ever have.
Using Your Planner to Support Your Parenting
The Love My Life Planner was created to help women live intentionally in every part of life — including motherhood.
Use it to:
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track your child’s milestones and wins,
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note emotional patterns or behaviors,
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write down memories or funny moments,
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plan one-on-one time with each child,
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reflect on how you want to show up as a parent,
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set goals for creating a nurturing home environment.
Your planner becomes more than a schedule — it becomes a record of the love, growth, and bonding happening in your family.
This Week’s Children Challenge
Choose one each day:
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Share one affirmation with your child.
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Put your phone down for a 10-minute check-in.
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Do one activity they choose.
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Tell them a story from your childhood.
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Leave a note reminding them how loved they are.
Small actions. Big connection.
Final Thoughts From Jeneane
Motherhood can feel full, unpredictable, and beautifully overwhelming — but the most meaningful part of parenting is simply showing up with love.
The Children pillar of Love My Life is your invitation to slow down, connect deeply, and raise your kids with intention. Not through perfection, but through presence. Not through control, but through connection.
You are shaping their hearts, strengthening their confidence, and building memories they will carry for a lifetime.
With love,
Jeneane
Founder, Love My Life
