Faith

I hope this will be one of many posts regarding children & spirituality.

I am a firm believer in teaching children about faith. Faith in good things ahead, faith in growth and change, and faith in their parents, their siblings, and their peers.

Faith is a key player in establishing a solid emotional base, so that children can grow up with an "I can" attitude - they should grow up having faith in themselves and faith in their world.

One way to ensure your child has a deep sense of faith is to work on your own. As a parent, you need to tell yourself that YOU are strong, YOU are capable, and YOU believe in great things to come. Don't let yourself get burdened with doubts and worries - work on maintaining a positive attitude, in the face of challenges and setbacks.

Another wonderful thing about faith is that it has a snowball effect: the more faith you have, the more faith you will build, and the more your child will join you in this path. You will find the signs that amazing and bright days are ahead, and you will be excited about building a better tomorrow.

Faith is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. Pick up a book on faith today - read, pray, and develop this muscle. It can have a powerful effect on your entire life and that of your child(ren). Attached is one example of a great faith-building book. Enjoy!