Comments on: The Power of Seeking Our Children’s Forgiveness http://simplekids.net/the-power-of-seeking-our-childrens-forgiveness/ Uncomplicated parenting in a complex world. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:00:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: 10 Questions to Encourage Engaged Parenting in 2010 http://simplekids.net/the-power-of-seeking-our-childrens-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-3025 10 Questions to Encourage Engaged Parenting in 2010 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:42:32 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1578#comment-3025 [...] 9. Is there an unresolved issue for which you need to offer your child forgiveness, or do you need to ask for forgiveness from your child? [...] [...] 9. Is there an unresolved issue for which you need to offer your child forgiveness, or do you need to ask for forgiveness from your child? [...]

]]> By: 10 Questions to Encourage Engaged Parenting in 2010 — Bija Talks Blog http://simplekids.net/the-power-of-seeking-our-childrens-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-2928 10 Questions to Encourage Engaged Parenting in 2010 — Bija Talks Blog Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:45:49 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1578#comment-2928 [...] 9. Is there an unresolved issue for which you need to offer your child forgiveness, or do you need to ask for forgiveness from your child? [...] [...] 9. Is there an unresolved issue for which you need to offer your child forgiveness, or do you need to ask for forgiveness from your child? [...]

]]> By: Deven http://simplekids.net/the-power-of-seeking-our-childrens-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-2818 Deven Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:03:50 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1578#comment-2818 Beautiful Words! Like ripples in a pond, it has such far-reaching ramifications if we practice it - not only for those we love dearly but for those we interact with on a daily basis. .-= Deven´s last blog ..<a href="http://fromthedepthsofacreativeheart.wordpress.com/2009/12/01/thanksgiving-week-in-pictures-gulf-shores-style/" rel="nofollow">Thanksgiving Week in Pictures – Gulf Shores Style</a> =-. Beautiful Words! Like ripples in a pond, it has such far-reaching ramifications if we practice it – not only for those we love dearly but for those we interact with on a daily basis.
Deven´s last blog ..Thanksgiving Week in Pictures – Gulf Shores Style

]]> By: lexie http://simplekids.net/the-power-of-seeking-our-childrens-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-2793 lexie Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:44:03 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1578#comment-2793 I love this. I have a 3 year old boy that is incredibly sensitive and a natural perfectionist. Whilst i love his spirit and attention to detail i worry about the 'pressures' to be perfect that are all around us. We practice acknowledging our mistakes and downfalls with humour to encourage him to embrace a little imperfection, and to see that its part of the fun in life sometimes too. Asking for forgiveness is great for this and on so many levels and enriches the lives of all involved. I also think that it is an opportunity to verbalise the value of a relationship, which as a parent i often only do when the going is good! Love reading you blog! thanks, lexie x I love this. I have a 3 year old boy that is incredibly sensitive and a natural perfectionist. Whilst i love his spirit and attention to detail i worry about the ‘pressures’ to be perfect that are all around us. We practice acknowledging our mistakes and downfalls with humour to encourage him to embrace a little imperfection, and to see that its part of the fun in life sometimes too. Asking for forgiveness is great for this and on so many levels and enriches the lives of all involved. I also think that it is an opportunity to verbalise the value of a relationship, which as a parent i often only do when the going is good!
Love reading you blog!
thanks, lexie x

]]> By: Megan http://simplekids.net/the-power-of-seeking-our-childrens-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-2789 Megan Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:52:29 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1578#comment-2789 Humility, compassion, empathy - yes, yes, yes! Those are all traits I am seeking to nurture in my family. Humility, compassion, empathy – yes, yes, yes! Those are all traits I am seeking to nurture in my family.

]]> By: Megan http://simplekids.net/the-power-of-seeking-our-childrens-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-2788 Megan Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:51:48 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1578#comment-2788 I'm so glad to hear it was meaningful for you. Thank you for taking a moment to share your response, Leigh! .-= Megan´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleKids/~3/aaBPqDVNDJM/" rel="nofollow">What We’re Reading: Ivy + Bean and The Empty Pot</a> =-. I’m so glad to hear it was meaningful for you. Thank you for taking a moment to share your response, Leigh!
Megan´s last blog ..What We’re Reading: Ivy + Bean and The Empty Pot

]]> By: Megan http://simplekids.net/the-power-of-seeking-our-childrens-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-2787 Megan Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:51:07 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1578#comment-2787 Erin (and Stacy below) - I absolutely LOVE the use of the word reconnect here. It is completely the same idea. I will start to use that word in addition to the actual word "forgiveness" - I think that idea is more concrete and perhaps younger children can more easily grasp the concept here. THANK YOU for this insight! Erin (and Stacy below) – I absolutely LOVE the use of the word reconnect here. It is completely the same idea. I will start to use that word in addition to the actual word “forgiveness” – I think that idea is more concrete and perhaps younger children can more easily grasp the concept here.

THANK YOU for this insight!

]]> By: Megan http://simplekids.net/the-power-of-seeking-our-childrens-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-2786 Megan Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:49:43 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1578#comment-2786 In my experience, it does get easier with practice. But I think a large part of that comes from the fact that as you practice admitting you aren't perfect, you begin to make more space for grace towards yourself. The more I realize my imperfections by verbalizing them, the more I *want* to show my girls that it's okay to make mistakes. In my experience, it does get easier with practice. But I think a large part of that comes from the fact that as you practice admitting you aren’t perfect, you begin to make more space for grace towards yourself. The more I realize my imperfections by verbalizing them, the more I *want* to show my girls that it’s okay to make mistakes.

]]> By: Megan http://simplekids.net/the-power-of-seeking-our-childrens-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-2785 Megan Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:47:29 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1578#comment-2785 I absolutely agree!! It is so important that we, as the parents, are feeling good on the inside so we can more effectively parent. I absolutely agree!! It is so important that we, as the parents, are feeling good on the inside so we can more effectively parent.

]]> By: Megan http://simplekids.net/the-power-of-seeking-our-childrens-forgiveness/comment-page-1/#comment-2784 Megan Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:46:43 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1578#comment-2784 I'm so glad this was meaningful for you. We all have difficult parenting days - all of us! I think this process goes a long way towards allowing us to forgive ourselves as well. I’m so glad this was meaningful for you. We all have difficult parenting days – all of us! I think this process goes a long way towards allowing us to forgive ourselves as well.

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