It’s never too late to tell your children how proud you are of them.

 Your approval can be a turning point in your sons and/or daughters lives.  Your words of recognition can be the missing piece in your child’s life and it is never too late to show them that you care, that you honor and respect who they are and that you are proud of them.

 Your words can hold the blessing that is much needed for the healing of your child.  You may think yours words are worthless or that you are inadequate but to your family, you are special, you are the one person who can give them the confidence that they are seeking, the encouragement that they need and the support that is required.  Our children need our reinforcement, our mentorship, our love and respect.  Believe it or not, they look past our faults, or inadequacies and all of our flaws because they love us unconditionally.  That is why you absolutely need to see and understand the value that you hold just because you are a parent.  Don’t waste your life feeling unprepared instead begin to see how you are needed in the lives of your children and family. 

Whether we believe it or not, and no matter how weak in character we are, our children are always seeking our approval, our love and our encouragement.    It is important to set the standard that you want your children to abide by, one that they can see, feel and look forward to expecting all their lives.  This is the example that your children need to model their lives after.  Let your children know that they have seeds of greatness on the inside of them; that they are valuable and that they have something special to offer to the world.  Believe in them and their endeavors because that is important for the growth and development and it will definitely help build their self-esteem.

Each one of us has seeds of greatness on the inside of us.  Even if our parents have not given us the encouragement that we were seeking, don’t allow your feelings of inadequacy or lack of approval shadow your vision of what is right and just.  We all have the power to offer blessings to our children, sharing words of inspiration and a real sense of worth that leads them towards living their lives in a special and productive way. 

Validation and encouragement are two important words that need to be acted upon daily towards our children and partners.  There is a reason of why people are angry, arrogant and overly competitive. They lack the approval that has been so needed in their lives.  We all crave to be told by a parent that we are worthy, beautiful and accomplished.  Deep down we all long for the approval and validation.  Your approval even later in life can bring healing and wholeness to your child.

It is never to late to express your loving kindness and words of praise to your children, no matter how old they are.  Before your life is over, heal the wounds that have been festering over the years.  Life is too short to waste your time foolishly.  Put your blessings upon your children and make them feel blessed, fortunate and above all noticed by you.  That is the greatest gift you can give to them. 

 Joan Marie Ambrose -- Author, Creative Writer, Motivational Speaker

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