Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Simple Ways to Show Your Child Love (Part 2 of 2)
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Feb 4, 2026 Lisa Jacobson, parenting author and mother who champions prayerful traditions like the blessing book. Matt Jacobson, parenting author and speaker who helps shape children’s identity and perseverance. They discuss speaking vision into kids, family mottos that build resilience, being your child’s biggest fan, respecting and liking adult children, presence and observational parenting, and prayerful family rhythms.
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Plant A Vision Of Their Future
- Give children a vision of who they will become by asking them early "What kind of man/woman do you want to be?".
- This future-focused language shapes choices and builds identity over time.
Teach Persistence By Doing Less For Them
- Encourage persistence with simple family mottos like "Jacobsons never give up" and model overcoming small tasks together.
- Resist doing all the thinking for your child so they learn problem-solving and capacity.
Support Their Passions Unconditionally
- Be your child's biggest fan by actively supporting what they love, even if you don't share the interest.
- Show up and celebrate their pursuits so they feel your encouragement and backing.
