Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Simple Ways to Show Your Child Love (Part 1 of 2)
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Feb 3, 2026 Lisa Jacobson, author and parenting speaker, and Matt Jacobson, author and podcaster on marriage and parenting, share practical ways to connect with children. They contrast liking versus loving, suggest quality one-on-one time and protecting couple time. They advise on helping boys explore, affirming girls beyond appearance, and keeping respectful physical affection as kids grow.
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Use A Mental Rotation For One-On-One Time
- Put each child on a mental rotation so nobody feels permanently overlooked and schedule varied one-on-one time.
- Use small activities or projects to connect when full outings aren't possible.
A Child's Medical Crisis Reshaped Attention
- Matt and Lisa fought for a daughter’s life after a hemorrhage in utero that required years of hospital care.
- That crisis absorbed family attention and left another child unintentionally under-attended for a time.
Anticipate The Independence Phase
- Expect teens to pull away as a normal phase and prepare emotionally to avoid taking it personally.
- Anticipating independence helps parents respond with calm and support instead of hurt.
