I had a daughter who, when she was small, we called the Boo Boo Queen of America!
It would happen at interesting times during the day...but especially evening and more specifically after she had been tucked into bed. You could almost time her....5 mins, maybe 10 here she would come, whimpering and holding some part of her body that was either feeling like it was going to fall off or in the need of emergency surgery.
Today in church a young family sat in front of me, the little girl, perhaps 3 ish, hurt her leg somehow. I did not see anything happen but her little face began to scrunch up and she began to whimper. Her mom looked at her, listened for a moment, then bent down to rub her leg for a few seconds. Having done this she then went back into worship. The little one was not satisfied and began to get her moms attention again. Her mom did the same thing. On the 3rd time, the mom sat down beside her, took her little leg in her hand and rubbed it for a minute or so. AHHHHH relief set in. Satisfaction met. Her little face changed and she was instantly better.
The miracle cure? Attention...one on one.
Many times we prolong the issues of our children because we don't stop for a minute and take time to listen and attend to their needs. Parent~ you can save yourself alot of time and energy if you will respond correctly the first time because believe me, and you've seen it yourself, they do not give up easily!
Blessings on you as you walk the path of parenthood. May you succeed and raise happy, well adjusted children!
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