Sharing your passion with your children

By Carol Dores

There’s a Mom that runs in our neighborhood that is an amazing role model. When she was pregnant, she would be running even on the coldest of winter days. During the summer, she runs with her baby in a stroller, and two older children riding their bikes.

What’s so special about her?

She is modeling some amazing things for her children. She takes care of herself, physically and mentally, by being active. I’m sure there are many mornings that would have been easier to stay in the warmth of her home. She shares her passion with her children, modeling following what you love is important. She allows them to choose what they want to do – they enjoy riding bikes rather than running. She is connecting with them, building strong bonds around things they are passionate about. They are always smiling, even on the hottest of days.

So what can you do for yourself and your family?

· Make time for your passion. Taking care of yourself is really important. If we are healthy and strong, we can be there for our family.

· Share your passion with your children, and help them find theirs. Encourage your children to try different things – art, music, exercise, nature, etc. When things are challenging, they (and you) can do what you are passionate about, bringing the joy back.

· Find time to do fun things together. Building connections through fun activities will help all of you when problems arise.

By doing things we love, we help our children learn to do things they love. By enjoying time together, we build life-long positive bonds with our children. Taking care of ourselves enables us to be available when we are needed.

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