10 Daily Committments

Parenting is an each day activity- each day is a new opportunity to positively impact your child’s life in a profound way.

1. Each day I will spend at least as much time with my child as with the TV.
   
2. Each day I will share at least one fun-filled learning experience with my child.
   
3. Each day I will affirm my child as a person.
   
4. Each day I will affirm my spouse in the presence of my child.
   
5. Each day I will affirm my Lord (praise him, thank him, honor him) in the presence of my child.
   
6. Each day I will say “I love you” to my child.
   
7. Each day I will make one truth from God’s Word the delight of my child’s life.
   
8. Each day I will pray for my child by name.
   
9. Each day I will read something to my child that will build his/her love for the Lord.
   
10. Each day I will help my child feel the warmth of my personal presence, be it in a hug, a kiss, sitting on my lap, etc.

Author Unknown, but these are some powerful tips! If the whole list seems too overwhelming, pick one or two items to work on this week.