15/09/2026
BEFORE YOUR CHILD RESUMES, PLEASE DO THESE 10 THINGS.
The new school session is almost here.
And yes, you’re probably thinking about uniforms, shoes, books, bags and everything your child needs for school.
But can we pause for a moment?
What about the child carrying all those things?
Every child carries a seed of greatness.
And sometimes, the little things we do at home are what help that seed grow.
So before your child resumes:
1) Pray for them.
Not just for good grades. Pray for wisdom, protection, discernment, good friends and the grace to make good choices.
2) Sit with them and set goals for the new class.
Ask them what they want to improve and what they want to achieve.
Don't just tell them what you expect.
Let them tell you what they hope for too.
3) Have a proper talk with them.
Ask, “How are you feeling about going back to school?”
Ask about their friends.
Ask what they are excited about.
Ask what they are worried about.
Sometimes, your child isn't looking for a lecture.
They just want to know that they can talk to you.
4) Anoint their head and pray over them.
There is something powerful about knowing that your parents are intentionally committing you into God's hands.
5)Speak good words over them.
Tell them what you see in them.
Tell them you believe in them.
Remind them that one bad result does not make them a failure.
6) Talk to them about character.
Teach them that being brilliant is wonderful, but being honest, responsible, respectful and kind matters too.
7) Talk about friendships.
Talk about peer pressure.
Talk about saying NO.
Talk about making choices even when their friends are making different ones.
8) Help them identify one thing they need to work on.
Maybe they need to become more disciplined.
Maybe they need to manage their time better.
Maybe they need to speak up more.
Help them grow without making them feel like they are not enough.
9) Remind them about the seed they carry.
Your child is not just a student.
There is something in them.
There is potential in them.
There is a seed of greatness in them.
Help them discover it.
Help them develop it.
Help them deploy it.
10) Bless them before they step out.
Don't let the last thing your child hears be;
“Don't disappoint me.”
Let them also hear;
“I believe in you.”
“God is with you.”
“Make wise choices.”
“You can do this.”
Parents and guardians, prepare the school bag, but don't forget to prepare the child.
The seed of greatness is there.
Let's be intentional about nurturing it.
©️ Treasure J. Meliga
