MORNING TIME

When you go into your baby's room, say, "Good morning, [baby's name]!" Cuddle your baby and say, "Jesus loves you (point to baby) and Jesus loves me (point to self). I love you (point to baby) and you love me (point to self)!"

 FEEDING TIME

While feeding your baby this month, tell your child some of the ways Jesus showed people He loved them while He was on Earth. Look your baby in the eyes and say, "Jesus loved people by listening to them. Jesus loved people by healing them. Jesus loved people by forgiving them. Jesus loved people by giving them food. Jesus loved people by teaching them."

 CUDDLE TIME

Cuddle with your baby this month and pray, "Dear God, the one thing Jesus tells me to do in order to show the world that I follow Him is love people the way He loves me. Help me to show the same grace and kindness and generosity to others that Jesus has shown me. I pray the same for [baby's name]. I want him/her to love others the way Jesus loves him/her. I love You, God. In Jesus' name, amen."

 BATH TIME

Sing the following words to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb as you bathe your baby: “I can follow, yes I can, yes I can, yes I can. I can follow, yes I can. I can follow Jesus."

When you have a baby, your world changes in an instant, and you may begin to wonder WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO? 

You have got yourself into A RELATIONSHIP. Your relationship with your child is more important than getting everything right. So, loosen up a little. Be easier on yourself. Let go of whatever image you’re trying to protect. 

Maybe you should stress less and
play more, cuddle more, laugh more. . . .

Just remember: Kids get messy. And so does family. Kids don’t need perfect parents to turn out great. What they do need is for you to invest in your relationship with them above all else . . .

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