Most people think they are good parents by providing their children with nice clothes, delicious food, expensive shelter, good education and family vacations.
However, this is not enough, your children should hear from you that you love them and this will let them know how much they mean to you and that they are valuable.
This helps them know that you are there for them not only by actions but also by words and affection.
According to research by Joan Ispa, children gain much trust towards their parents and will always express what they feel to them without any fear. This is because they are loved and assured about it by words and gifts too.
Love is a powerful emotion and telling your children you love them goes a long way to change what they thought about you, about themselves and about their future. This will bring joy into their hearts and smile on their faces. It also lifts their spirits helping them to live with full of hope and without fear.
Children who have parents who listen to their opinions, views and they always inform them about how much they love them are always free to access their parent's arms and this boosts their self- confidence and self-esteem. They are thus determined to venture in activities they thought were difficult at first.