All parents want their children to grow up to be successful, responsible, and happy adults. In fact, many parents do everything they can to ensure that this happens. However, one of the best ways to accomplish these things is by learning from our kids—by learning from children themselves—not only how they think and act, but also how we can be better as people in our own lives as well. Here are 10 life lessons we can learn from children that will help us to achieve success and happiness in our own lives and careers.

1) Patience

1. Be Patient.
2. Play Fairly.
3. Let Others Speak, Too.
4. Share and Care for Things.
5. Keep Trying Even If You Fail the First Time or Two (or Ten). 6. Be Kind and Gentle to Yourself and Others (Especially Those Who Might Be Different from You). 7. Respect Your Parents/Caregivers and Listen to Them (Even When They’re Wrong).

2) Empathy

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It’s a valuable human quality, and one that is not easily learned. That’s why we look to our children for lessons in empathy. Children are more empathetic than adults because they do not have the same preconceived notions about how others should behave, which prevents them from judging people who are different from themselves. For example, if they see someone crying, they will want to know what happened and try to help them feel better without getting angry or wanting revenge on the person who caused their tears. A child might cry with them instead of becoming defensive or judgmental.

3) Amazement

If you don’t have children, chances are you know a few. I love kids and it never ceases to amaze me how much they teach us about life without even realizing it. They may not have the words or the skills, but just by observing them we can learn so much about ourselves. Here are some of my favorite life lessons that I’ve learned from children.
1) You’re never too young to set goals. 2) You can do anything as long as you try your best and believe in yourself. 3) Believe in magic and fairies (or anything else that makes you happy). 4) Live in the moment – because any minute could be your last!

4) Passion

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs in the world. Children teach us lessons about life through their innocence, honesty, and spontaneity that we can’t learn anywhere else. As parents, it’s easy to get wrapped up in our own lives and forget to be mindful of what our children are teaching us. Below are ten life lessons you can learn from your child…

5) Gratitude

I’ve always looked up to my dad and admired him for everything he has done. He was a part of the U.S. Army and fought in Vietnam, he was a corrections officer and a police sergeant, he owned his own business, and much more. In my eyes, he could do no wrong. I respected him so much that I wanted to be just like him when I grew up (except for the army part). As time went on though, I realized that there is so much that my dad taught me growing up that I have taken with me into my adulthood that made me the man I am today. Here are some of the life lessons we can learn from children

6) Enjoyment of life

1. They enjoy the simplest things in life – When kids are having fun, they’re usually not thinking about what it’ll cost to play that game or eat at that place later on. Kids don’t care about what will happen when they grow up or how much money they’ll make. They just want to have a good time and make memories while they can.
2. They live in the moment – One day’s happy moments soon become tomorrow’s memories, so kids try to make every day count by living in the moment and enjoying life as it comes their way instead of worrying too much about what might happen next.

7) Curiosity

How many times have you heard someone say, If only I knew then what I know now. It’s a common sentiment that is often expressed in retrospect. Many of us look back on our childhood and regret any number of things. For me, these regrets range from not appreciating my parents more when they were alive to not being more grateful for the good times I had with friends. However, there are many who believe that children are our greatest teachers and what better way to learn from them than by listening to their stories? Here are ten life lessons we can all learn from children:
1) Do your best – Children always want to do their best because they want to please their parents. They will try harder if they feel like it’s important.

8) Flexibility

1. Flexibility is not a weakness.
2. It’s okay to say I don’t know.
3. There is no such thing as failure, only feedback and lessons learned.
4. It’s ok to cry when you’re frustrated, angry, or sad because it means that you care and that you’re feeling something deeply.
5. Ask questions!

9) Playfulness

1. Always make time for play
2. Don’t forget to explore and be curious about the world around you
3. Try new things, even if they seem scary or difficult at first
4. Explore your creativity through art and craft projects
5. Keep asking questions, and don’t be afraid to ask why?
6. Embrace your strengths and talents and use them to their full potential
7. Be mindful of others’ feelings

10) Peaceful Mindset

1. Be Present. People are often so focused on what’s coming next that they forget to enjoy the moment, and in doing so miss out on a lot of joy and happiness. Kids don’t do this; they’re in the present moment and we can learn from them how to be more mindful and aware of what is happening now. As adults, it’s important to take stock of where we are at any given time, whether it’s for just one minute or fifteen minutes or an hour, and be fully engaged in the task at hand without thinking about anything else. This will not only help us appreciate life more but also make each task easier because we’ll be focusing all our attention on what needs to get done. 2. Have Fun!