We unconsciously imitate the significant characters in our lives. The role of mother, father, sister, brother, and so on may be one of the roles you find yourself in right now. Our identities are complex. Words are powerful, but we strongly learn by example.
Personal example carries a great gift because it allows you to enrich the life of your child by giving him or her what you've worked so hard to achieve. In essence, you carve the path, making it easier for your child to make healthy decisions.
I previously wrote about teaching empathy and gratitude. Practicing these acts is teaching them to your child. As you think about the upcoming year perhaps you can set a few goals for a nutritious diet and exercise. Beyond the typical resolutions, let's think about other ways we can teach our children. One often overlooked example is how we treat our significant other. How you treat your significant other teaches your child how to navigate their own relationships as adults.
I'm happy to see positive instances of the art of teaching by example all around me and find it inspiring.
Be happy, Be Healthy!
Aysha Hagene, LCPC
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