Mental Touches
These let our kids know we are thinking of them. By leaving love notes or calling them from work. Try buying a small gift and surprising them with it. Gifts don't need to be costly, but they need to be given out of love and not a substitute for it. Spend some time with them in areas of interest to them.
Physical Touches
Hugs and kisses are the most common way to express this, but there are other ways too. Good natured wrestling on the floor or reading a story with a lap full of children.
Verbal Touches
Telling our kids we love them, appreciate them and approve of them. These words of affirmation fall into two groups: words of appreciation and words of praise and encouragement. Words of appreciation support our children for who they are. Words of praise and encouragement support their efforts.
Spiritual Touches
Nurturing the spiritual life of our children, by praying for them, teaching and training them in the Word. Most of all, by our own example of a Godly walk, show them how to integrate faith in God with everyday life.
Emotional Touches
Caring for the emotional needs of our kids, giving them a safe place to discover their strengths and weaknesses. A haven for them to share thoughts and opinions that may be different from ours.
Just a few ideas, I hope they help and encourage you in this grand adventure of fathering.
