Green Child Magazine Fall 2012 | Page 10

World Changer raising a If you are wishy-washy or don’t follow through, they’ll follow suit. Be intentional and have integrity with what you set out to do, so that you can be sure to keep your commitment. 5. BE YOUR CHILD’S CHEERLEADER 4. ALLOW ROOM FOR EXPLORING Be careful with your words; choose them wisely. Be a parent she can trust with her innermost secrets and fears. If your child trusts you, you’ll gain access to walking with them along their journey to changing the world! Experience is the best teacher! When we create the space for our child/ren to explore, learning and development takes place at any age. A child who explores her ideas, thoughts and beliefs through action gains the freedom to engage with others on a deeper level. Exploring helps us to discover who we are, what we like and what we don’t. Can you imagine creating an environment for your children where “failure” is embraced? What a wonderful gift to give your child. 10 Your words hold power and your position has long-lasting influence. Make the decision to support and encourage your child throughout the trials and tribulations of parenthood. Christy Little Jones (christylittlejones.com) is a national speaker who encourages and equips women to be authentic, discover their identity, embrace their power and influence and develop the integrity to live what they believe.