I’ve realized and recognized that sometimes the best thing we can ever say or do for a child that’s in trouble or is having a struggle is actually nothing at all.

That’s right my friends, sometimes one of the worst things we can do for our kids is to safeguard and shelter them from failure and consequences of their actions. When we’re quick to do this as parents and guardians this action gives them an unrealistic example and expectation of how the real world really works.

Simply put, our duty as trusted “Guardians” is NOT to guard, insulate and isolate them from troubles, struggles and dread, but to prepare, empower and equip them to overcome the difficulties on their road ahead.

So, don’t be so quick to come to their rescue for the silly things they may do. Don’t be so fast to jump to their defense when they’ve committed an offense and didn’t use their common sense. And, don’t be in a hurry to let them hear your voice when they’ve made an unwise choice. After all, experience can oftentimes teach them much better than anything we could ever do for them or say to them.

We must NOT bend the road of life for the child, but equip the child to handle the bends in the road so they too can have a better chance at Making it GREAT!

GREAT DAY is UNDERWAY!!!