By Marnita Coleman
Childhood is a delicate time in one’s life. Children are vulnerable needing to be fed, led and protected. Often what is imparted in a child will be seen in his/her adulthood, so create memorable moments that will last a lifetime.
When I was young, my dad took my siblings and I to an annual parade every September called “I Am an American Day Parade.” It was a major event in Baltimore City at that time. We looked forward to going each year. There were fun floats and plenty marching bands. The streets were lined with parents and kids. In the backdrop, ice cream trucks and hot dog stands peddled their tasty treats. But, the best thing for me was the blue-sky snowball. It was deliciously fruity and it turned my tongue blue. I loved it! I can also remember daddy putting my little sister on his shoulders because she was short and couldn’t see over the large crowd. We had such an amazing time. It got my dad some cool “dad” points. And, I still cherish those moments to this day.
Parent-child connectedness is vital in bonding with your children because love and trust are fortified during precious moments. Be sure to have encounters with your children that can be stored in their treasure chest forever!
Marnita Coleman is an author and host of The Marnita Show, a parenting show heard daily across the globe. For more information, log onto TheMarnitaShow.com.
