1. Jesus really understood the power of relationships, and until His last moment on earth, He modeled for us a perfect portrait of intimate, emotionally healthy relationships.

Because kids are so relational, we must follow Jesus’ example and make the relationship area of their life a main priority.
Adapted from Chapter 4 of Raising Your Children with No Regrets.

2.    Are you helping your kids to know about their emotions? The ability to identify feelings from moment to moment is critical for possessing insight into others as well as one’s self.
Adapted from Chapter 4 of Raising Your Children with No Regrets.

3.    The skill of managing emotions indicates how well children can comfort themselves in the midst of stress, adversity, despair and other difficult feelings.

A child who fails at this skill has difficulty bouncing back from emotional issues, while those who learn how to self-sooth recover quickly.
Adapted from Chapter 4 of Raising Your Children with No Regrets.

4.    Delaying instant gratification and controlling impulses are strong indicators that a child will be able to focus on a long-term goal.

Children with this skill possess a higher probability of succeeding in whatever they undertake.
Adapted from Chapter 4 of Raising Your Children with No Regrets.