Comments on: 12 Things My Three Year-Old Has Taught Me About Building Relationships

By: Karen Putz

Karen Putz — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:41:49 +0000

Great lessons from a three year old! I’m learning, “Be Bold and Unafraid!” from my kids this summer. They’ve tried a few new things with no inhibitions!

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By: Dawud Miracle

Dawud Miracle — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:44:14 +0000

Truthfully, it’s been an amazing joy – and priviledge – learning from both my kids. And we’re just getting started.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 23:55:29 +0000

I am now a grandma, and can appreciate the kids more than I could my own. Part of this was the need to provide for them took precendent over fun. Shelter, food & clothing are necessary,
some things are not. Please remember this everyone.

By: Heaher

Heaher — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:43:23 +0000

I’ve learned to trust my son. To let it be ok if he doesn’t want to play with anyone right then. That solitude is just as important as socializing.

By: Dawud Miracle

Dawud Miracle — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:24:30 +0000

Nathan, I think you made a great point when you said:

My kids have taught me that itâ€™s life experiences that matter more than a huge collection of toys.

It seems many of us adults could learn how much more our life experiences and personal growth matter than the toys we collect and play with.

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:51:17 +0000

Your daughter sounds a bit like mine. It is truly amazing to watch kids interact in settings like playgrounds (occasionally it is also disturbing and heartbreaking).

What I am currently learning from my child is that the lessons that we must teach our children at age four are the lessons they will carry to adulthood. I often feel it is such an awesome responsibility that I don’t know that I up to. Yet somehow learning comes so much easier and every day is really a fresh start.

I have also re-discovered the joy of summer evening and “please, just one more swing.”

By: Adam Kayce : Monk At Work

Adam Kayce : Monk At Work — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:26:56 +0000

This is great â€” and a great list.

I know I’ve learned tons from my kids (girls, 7 and 2), and it has made me such a better person than I ever was.

By: Kymberlyn

Kymberlyn — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:01:15 +0000

My kids have taught me to have no fear and to pursue dreams without concern for failure.

Kids try new things all the time and they never stop to say but what if I fail. As adults we become consumed with the possibility of failure to the extent we often completely refuse to act. Imagine what we would all accomplish if we no longer feared failure.

By: Nathania Johnson

Nathania Johnson — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:45:34 +0000

My kids have taught me that it’s life experiences that matter more than a huge collection of toys.

If you’ve ever had a kid tell you s/he’s bored, then you know what I mean.

My kids have rooms full of toys, but they get bored. Why? Because what they want is to hang out with their parents.

They want memories, they want encouragement, they want to know they’re loved.

Also, trying to fix what’s “wrong” with a kid never works as good as BUILDING THEIR STRENGTHS!

Obviously, I liked your post, Dawud!

By: Dylan from What Your Baby Knows

Dylan from What Your Baby Knows — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:49:00 +0000

Hi..
That’s a great post!

I continue to learn from my daughter as well, and it’s a steep learning curve now that she’s 11.5!

the thing I’ve learned most from her is
Be Humble.

We can never assume we know more, are better than or more special than anyone else.

and another thing:
Stay in Beginner’s Mind

That might be up there with “be open” but I find that it’s more connected to being humble…not being scared of what I don’t know and being aware of what I don’t know…such a juicy place!

By: Aruni

Aruni — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:28:52 +0000

My kids have taught me about the importance of being resilient, the importance of patience (they have tested my limits from time to time) and they have helped me laugh more at myself and them! They are wonderful. My eldest son is really helping me hone my negotiation skills.

By: Dawud Miracle

Dawud Miracle — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:24:09 +0000

Kids are so raw, so honest, so natural…I’ve found there’s just so much to learn from them. I guess it just goes to show me that anyone can be a teacher.

By: cooliojones

cooliojones — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:14:37 +0000

Isn’t it amazing that we “are” these things when we are little, then we “learn” to not be that way as we grow older? And we wonder why society is backwards! This is a great inspirational article that should be in the hearts and minds of everyone all over the world. A great antidote for war and other issues we face daily. GREAT post!!

By: David Airey :: Creative Design ::

David Airey :: Creative Design :: — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:55:51 +0000

Hi Dawud,

When my little sister was growing up I learned not to take things so seriously. It was such a breath of fresh air in her pre-teen years.

Great guest post by the way.

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By: Vaandoo

Vaandoo — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:16:13 +0000

Being Creative and having fun are the 2 of the most activities that every kid has.

Great post.

By: Char

Char — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:33:13 +0000

Great first post Dawud! We really can learn a lot from our kids.

By: Millennium Mommy

Millennium Mommy — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:24:59 +0000

That is a very nice post. I know I’ve learned a lot of things from my son.

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