Oh I’m crying! Gosh those were the best days. I remember walking through the bush or ocean for most of every day – that’s all we did and it was the best of hours.
Also COJ hive, some months ago I reached out because I was struggling with my introverted young teen, he’d been bullied and I was lost how to reconnect, and help him connect to something. So many of you offered kindness and tips and resources. One thing someone I know told me (she’s a teacher) was to give my son 10 compliments a day. Sometimes I cannot get to ten because he’s a teen and loves being in his room so time can be limited. But I do my best, and it has helped! His face lights up and he says “Thanks”. He’s still quiet and doesn’t have a hobby or many friends, but he’s lovely and I know that one day he will find people who will wait for him to talk to learn how fabulous he is. I just wanted to share the tip – I think it is a really great one, and it is also a great habit – to use your eyes and lips to see and share the good, we all win. And when he says “I love you mumma” I melt.
