Children of every age long for the gift of The Blessing-the unconditional love and approval that comes from a healthy relationship with their parents. This life-changing gift for Christian parents and their children, essential for instilling a deep sense of self-worth and unshakable emotional well-being, contains five essential elements:, *meaningful touch, *a spoken message, *attaching high value, *picturing a special future, *an active commitmentOffering solid, practical advice and a fresh perspective on making this gift a bigger part of our families, The Blessing powerfully communicates these biblically based elements as necessary to prepare children for positive future relationships, including their relationship with a loving God.New to this updated edition are, *giving The Blessing to others in your circle of influence,, *practical application tools and stories of how this is lived out,, *insight and help for those who didn't receive The Blessing,, *and how to create a lifestyle of blessing others.