As I grow older, I’ve learned some lessons in life in my journey. Being a grown up means I am a teacher, a model to the younger ones. That I know better than children and that I can teach them . But I tend to forget that there are some things that I can learn in life through this precious little ones.
As I looked at my kids and looked back when I was young. I’ve learned some important lessons from them.
DO NOT HOLD ON TO ANGER
When kids get angry or upset with someone they easily forget it. While they play and get hurt, they just cry and after that, anger is gone. They don’t stand angry to someone.They go back to playing as if nothing happened. Back to being friends again.
That’s what we should do, don’t hold on to anger and resentment.
FORGIVE AND FORGET EASILY
Sometimes my kids are not getting along and wants the same toy at the same time. One will cry and one will say that “she hurt my feelings”.
After crying and saying sorry to each other, they go back to playing. Happy and enjoying time and play together. They forgive and forget what just happened.
We can learned from them not to hold on to unforgiveness. That life can be happy again.
ASK FOR HELP WHEN THEY NEED IT
Kids will tell you if they need help. When there are things that they cannot do on their own, they’ll ask for someones help.
Unlike grown ups, sometimes we tend to show someone that we are all okay and strong and we can do it on our own. But deep inside we are struggling and needed help from someone.
Learn from kids cry HELP if you need help.
CRY WHEN THEY NEED TO CRY
Sometimes other people think that crying show weakness. But not for kids, they cry when they have to.
Crying over toys that you don’t buy for them. Toys that other kids don’t share with them. Crying when they get hurt and when someone hurt their feelings. And they cry when they won’t see mom or dad or any love ones for even a short period of them.
Some suggest that crying is actually physically healthy for us. And I think even emotionally its healthy.
So have you ever had a good cry when you needed to? Its okay to cry, you can release yourself and be relaxed after crying. But don’t cry and cry always, only babies do that.
ALWAYS TELLS THE TRUTH
They say that kids always tells the truth, unless you teach them to tell a lie.
Sometimes when I am thinking and I need to decide on something I asked my kids. They give honest opinions and from them I get clearer mind and I get more ideas.
When they are in trouble(made a mess or spilled juice on the carpet), they are honest to admit it.
Let’s be honest and truthful like our children.
KISSES AND HUGS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Children loves kisses and hugs.
My kids always wants to get a kiss from mom and dad. Each day before going to work and coming back from work, they asked for kiss. Each night before sleeping and when we woke up, we give kisses and hugs.
When they’re in pain and crying, they looked for the kisses and hugs.
I think kisses and hugs soothes pain and make things better not only for children but for all of us. It brings love and comfort to a heavy heart.
So don’t be afraid to hug and kiss those people around you that you love. It will make a big difference if you do.
TAKING A NAP CAN FIX THINGS
Children needs a break and should take naps. But not only kids need it, even grown ups do.
After a long time of playing and being busy with all the running, kids get exhausted. They use up all their energy and get to have a nap.
When you take a break or have a short nap, your body gets to relax and recharge. If your exhausted, upset, tired, stressed or overwhelmed try taking a nap. You’ll have a refresh brain and you will be able look at things with new prospective.
THEY TRUST FULLY
When children are with their parents, they seem to act strong and brave. They are never afraid as long their parents are holding their hands or around them. They are trusting in their parents that no harm will come to them if the parents are around.
We as grown up should be an example of that. Trust fully in our heavenly Father. That no matter what comes across our life, we can still be brave and strong because He is holding us.
FIND HAPPINESS IN SMALL THINGS
I am very happy when my kids are all happy and laughing together. Their laughter is like music to my ears.
Even with small toys that I bought from Dollar Tree they are happy with it. And with tiny little things that I made for them sometimes, they appreciate it.
I think for them happiness is not on the value or cost of things or whatsoever. They are just happy and enjoy things whatever is given to them or what they have, even simple things.
Let us be happy with little things, and enjoy life.
I think there are more things that we can learn from children. Being younger doesn’t mean that they cannot teach us. We can observe them, and as we do, we can learn some life lesson from them.
WHILE WE TRY TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN ALL ABOUT LIFE, OUR CHILDREN TEACH US WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT.
Angela Schwindt
