My son is such a bright and happy little boy. For those of you that have toddler or remember your children at this age, you know they mimic what they see.

Logan is a very independent boy and wants to do what mom and dad does…constantly. If he sees us throw a toy into the toy box while picking up, then he starts throwing toys. If he sees us toss the dog something from our plate, then he does the same. Hard to tell him “no”, when he learned it from us.

Which leads me to the question: What are we teaching our children without even trying?

Everything we do in our life is going to contribute to our children’s thoughts, feelings, and opinions. Children are more perceptive then sometimes we realize.

What is a mother that is constantly sacrificing her own needs for others, teaching her daughter? What about someone that is a workaholic, what lessons are being sent to that child about priorities? How about a woman that is not able to manage stress properly, what example is she passing on to her children?

As mothers we naturally sacrifice for our children, often putting ourselves last to give the child the best. But, is that what is really best?

I for one want to teach my son that is ok to do things for yourself, that taking care of yourself makes you a better person, a better parent, and better in business. But how will that be perceived if I never show him how to do it?…If I don’t lead by example?

Look at your life. Are you where you want to be? If not, why? How can you teach your child that nothing should stop you from what you want in your life, if you do not live the lessons that you want to teach.

Showing our children what we want for them through our own lives can be the best way to show them how to have a healthy and fulfilling life.

Now, that is a lesson worth teaching!