A Child’s Needs

As a few of you know I recently started watching some parenting videos (positive parenting solutions) and wanted to share a few things that I feel are important for us to know. A few things to ponder this morning. I believe this goes beyond just a child and is just as much need for an adult as well

A child’s physical needs are food, shelter and safety.

A child’s (2) emotional needs are…

Belonging
– how I fit in
– my place in the family
– am i emotionally connected two other members of the family

Significance
– I am capable
– I make a difference
– I contribute in meaningful ways
– I have personal power (if you would like the notes on this one let me know)

Basically the video states that once the child’s needs are met emotionally and physically you will experience less misbehavior (whining, rivalry, tantrums, disobedience)

When your children are acting out it is not because they want to be bad. It goes deeper than that. It is because they do not know how to effectively communicate they have a need.

This morning I am asking the Lord to open my eyes and allow me to see through my children’s hearts today. (And others around me) Father allow me to go deeper, to see beyond the moment, the struggle… Give me (us) creative ways and keys to meeting these needs and may I hear your voice, your instruction.
Also we cannot give what we do not ourself have so Father would you search us and would you fill those needs or empty spots inside of us. Bring us wholeness, revelation and healing to any wounds of our past so that we can be the best for our children (others) today. And most importantly, if these emotional needs are not lining up with how we view our relationship with you, would that change beginning today. In Jesus name, amen.

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