Here is my list of 5 Things You Must Tell
Your Kids Before You Die:

1. You gave my life so much meaning.
Thank you. – When my daughter was
born I remember being hit with this
insane rush of purpose. Life was no
longer about work, hobbies, or myself. It
was about experiencing her. Working
because of her, doing things with her,
and planning a future as a family. What a
gift. As parents, we believe this is
implied. But it’s not. We must reach out
to our children, at the right age, and
thank them for the memories, the
purpose, the laughter, and the love. After
all, there is nothing quite like it.

2. I’m so proud of you . – Children need a
surplus of affirmation. I can’t tell you the
countless stories of boys still working for
their Father’s approval or daughters
seeking their blessing. Though we may
not fully agree with our children’s ways,
we must commend them on completing
the hardest task of all, independence. And
even though this statement is said by
almost all parents, the difference is made
in quantity, creativity, and sincerity.

3. You were right, I was wrong. –
Parents, leaders, and teachers can often
times find themselves on the wrong side
of an argument. While it’s easy to play off
our child’s ignorance, a tiny moment of
transparency and honesty will bring huge
impact to your little one’s development.
But let’s not stop there. Let this virtue
carry on throughout your relationship,
even through the harder years of
adulthood. Just because your children are
adults, does not mean you should stop
acting like their parent.

4. This was my favorite moment – In a
lifetime made of millions of memories,
experiences, and stories – narrowing
them down to one can be extremely
powerful. To remind your child of a time
where everything was perfect and claim it
as your favorite will reinforce this special
moment forever. But don’t be brief, share
it with passion, provide every little detail,
and bring your child back (no matter how
old they are) to that time where all things
were just right. You won’t regret it, I
promise.

5. I’m Sorry – As I mentioned above, we
all have moments of failure. Some were
yesterday while others were years ago. It’s
easy to ignore the past and move on as if
our memories have somehow erased it.
But let me tell you a secret – They don’t.
If you have a parental failure don’t ignore
it. Lead with integrity, right your wrongs,
and restore that piece of your child’s
history no matter how small. You only
have so many tomorrows.

How does this make you feel? Do you
have a statement to add to the list? Let
me know in the comments below.

I love you....

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