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Embarrass your Kids it’s Good for Them
Memories are created in those uncommon moments when we let loose and have some fun.
I remember seeing this emotionally impactful video many years ago. There was a mom who was dying of cancer and she spent hours, days over the course of a year making videos for her kids. She gave them all the advice she wouldn’t be around to give as they grew older. Dating, raising children, career advice, she covered everything. It was incredible. But after she passed away, her young daughter was interviewed. What do you remember most about your mom? The girl said she remembered waking up in the middle of the night and going downstairs and eating Cheerios together because it was so special.
The thing about parenting is, kids don’t remember the day-in and day-out work we do for them. They may not remember every vacation. They certainly will not remember all the baths you gave, all the lunches you made or all the times you ran their forgotten items up to school.
They remember the weird stuff. Out of the ordinary, strange moments where everything went wrong. They remember the times you acted crazy. Maybe you lost it. Maybe you made them laugh. Not every moment is an opportunity to create a lasting memory. But when you get them, don’t let them slip away. I highly recommend embarrassing your…
