We Show Affection

I recently read a quote from Shelia Gregoire at To Love Honor and Vacuum.  It said, “Be great parents.  Gross your kids out.”   I love this quote. 

I believe that showing our children appropriate affection will teach them to do the same in their future relationships.  It teaches them that a healthy relationship is full of hugs and kisses. 

And, not only does it model what a healthy relationship looks like, it also reassures your children that their parent’s relationship is strong and solid. 

So pucker up and give your sweetie a kiss!

We Show Conflict Resolution

Many parents fear fighting in front of the children, but exposing children to minor conflict and healthy resolution is a great way to model a flourishing relationship. 

Every marriage has disagreements. Modeling a proper way to resolve these disagreements can help your children learn appropriate conflict resolution skills.

Of course, only minor conflict should be exposed.  If an argument escalates and gets heated you should remove your voices from your child’s earshot. 

Once an argument is resolved it is important to remind the children that disagreements are a normal part of every relationship.  And that, despite the fact that you don’t agree on everything, you still love each other very much.

Your children need to feel safe and secure first and foremost.

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