The Byer Family Resource

This page is dedicated to my beautiful little girl, Megan.

The following was given to me, by my sister, while I was pregnant with Megan.
The sentiments expressed in this verse should be guidelines for any parent or parent-to-be.

Help Me Grow
Please....
Be consistent with me,
then I can trust your words and actions.
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Comfort me when I'm scared, hurt or sad,
then I'll know that I'm okay
even when I'm not feeling strong or happy.
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Take responsibility for all your feelings
and actions, then I also won't blame others,
and I'll take responsibility for my life.
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Communicate what you feel hurt
or frightened about when you're angry at me,
then I'll feel I'm a good person, and I'll learn
how to constructively deal with my feelings.
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Tell me clearly and specifically what you want,
then I can hear you and I'll also know how to
communicate my needs in a positive way.
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Express to me that I'm okay
even when my words or behavior may not be,
then I can learn from my mistakes
and have high self-esteem.
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Balance your life between work and play,
then I can believe that I can grow up,
be responsible and still have fun.
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Remember what you wanted
when you were my age,
then you'll better understand
my needs and interests.
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Understand and accept me.
I may be different from you and I'm okay.
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Treat me as an individual,
then I'll know that I can be my unique self.
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Hug me and tell me that you care about me,
then I'll feel lovable
and I'll express caring to others.
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Thank you for hearing me.
I LOVE YOU!