As we usher in 2009 I’ll share an outline of gifts I have collected from several resources over the years.

The following are gift resolutions to your child for 2009.

“Ooh” and “ahh” over those Crayon colored pictures or tissue-paper gifts. I stress to my students, each little snowflake is unique—and so are they.

Everyone needs encouragememt time and again!

Time well spent with your child contributes to their success, and adjustment to the world.

A simple hug can crown your child with joy, happiness and security. So stretch those arms without delay and give your child a hug today.

The little brief expressions of “you are special” will be remembered for a lifetime.

You can’t outdo a child in doing special favors for them. There are many opportunities that don’t cost a thing that will make your child feel special! 

As we approach 2009 remember: Time spent is a gift that your child will never forget!

Happy 2009!

Beth Pinyerd lives in Daphne and serves as director of younger children at Faith Family Fellowship in Spanish Fort.

Her column appears every other week in the Daphne Bulletin and Spanish Fort Sun.