Our children don’t just need our presence — they need our intentional presence.
The Children pillar of the Love My Life framework is about more than schedules and school pickups. It’s about forming deep-rooted relationships built on connection, trust, and unconditional love. It’s about guiding them, not just managing them. And it’s about raising them in alignment with our values — not the world’s noise.
This post is your reminder that every moment — even the messy ones — is an opportunity to love your children well.
Why the Children Pillar Matters
We’re raising future adults. Humans with souls, stories, emotions, and dreams. And how we parent — how we speak, respond, discipline, and delight — shapes how they see themselves and the world.
When we parent with intention, we:
- Create safe spaces for emotions
- Model empathy and responsibility
- Build trust that lasts beyond childhood
- Invite joy, not just control
The Children Pillar invites us to slow down and see parenting as a relationship to nurture, not a checklist to complete.
5 Ways to Connect with Your Children This Week
1. Practice Presence, Not Perfection
You don’t have to be the “fun mom” or the Pinterest mom. You just have to be there. Look them in the eyes. Listen with your phone down. Let them feel seen.
2. Name the Good You See in Them
Kids need more than correction — they need encouragement. Tell them:
- “You were so patient with your sister today.”
- “I noticed how hard you worked on that.”
- “You made me smile just by being you.”
Affirmation builds confidence and connection.
3. Make Room for Emotions
Children are still learning how to regulate their feelings. Instead of shutting them down, help them name what they’re feeling.
Say things like:
- “It’s okay to be upset. I’m here.”
- “That was frustrating, wasn’t it?”
- “Let’s take a deep breath together.”
You’re teaching emotional literacy — a gift they’ll carry for life.
4. Create Connection Rituals
- A bedtime blessing
- A secret handshake
- A once-a-week donut run
These small rituals create emotional glue — memories and anchors your children will carry forever.
5. Let Them See You Mess Up — and Make It Right
You’re not a perfect parent. Good news: you don’t have to be.
What matters is repair. When you lose your patience, circle back. Apologize. Try again. You’re modeling humility, grace, and what real relationships look like.
Your Planner as a Parenting Partner
The Love My Life Planner is your safe space to:
- Note important moments, challenges, or wins
- Track behavioral patterns or emotional shifts
- Set intentional goals for how you want to parent
- Reflect on what kind of childhood you’re creating
The planner becomes a mirror for your motherhood — a record of growth, grace, and presence.
This Week’s Children Challenge
Try one each day:
- Speak a new affirmation over your child
- Share a story from your childhood
- Set aside 10 minutes for uninterrupted play or conversation
- Write a note for their lunchbox or mirror
- Hug them just a little longer
Final Thoughts from Jeneane
You are the heartbeat of your child’s world. And even on the hard days — especially on the hard days — your love is doing holy work.
This pillar isn’t about perfect parenting. It’s about present parenting. It’s about seeing your child as a whole person and showing up with grace, boundaries, and a heart wide open.
Parenting is sacred. Messy. Beautiful. And you are not doing it alone.
With love,
Jeneane
Founder, Love My Life
