Take a moment to listen today
To what your children are trying to say;
Listen today, whatever you do
Or they won’t be there to listen to you.

Listen to their problems, listen for their needs
Praise their smallest triumphs, praise their smallest deeds;
Tolerate their chatter, amplify their laughter,
Find out what’s the matter, find out what they’re after.

But tell them that you love them, every single night
And though you scold them, be sure you hold them tight
Tell them “everything’s all right;
Tomorrow’s looking bright!”

Take a moment to listen today
To what your children are trying to say;
Listen today, whatever you do
And they will come back to listen to you.

How amazing it is to listen!!!

that is so true and deep good job

la mom, most parents today, fail to understand what you just posted.
should be required reading for all parents.

Something I live by everyday,
Thanks Widower & Jus....

Ohh lamom how true those words are, the one
thing I always made sure was to tell my kids
everyday I Love You. They are grown now and
there is no better words than to hear them
say those very words each time we talk or
are around each other. :)

wish my mom would read this one...lol...

Beautiful!!!

Very nice LAmom...
I too live by those rules...
(but is it okay to still pull out my hair!)LOLOLOL