# Teaching Kids Their True Identity in Christ with Hosanna Wong | Ep. 275

**Creator:** Connected Families
**Platform:** youtube
**Duration:** 1m
**Source:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3yyHU5Mh9k

## Summary

The discussion centers around a children's book that encourages introspection and conversation through the concept of identifying with various names that represent positive affirmations from God. Parents read the book at bedtime, prompting children to reflect on which name resonates with them that day, fostering deeper dialogue about their feelings and experiences.

- The book features nine names God calls individuals, including "God's friend," "chosen," and "masterpiece."
- It serves as a tool for children to express their emotions and experiences in a relatable way.
- The activity encourages introspection and social interaction, making it easier for kids to communicate how they feel.
- Each name is associated with positive affirmations, helping children build self-esteem.
- The book includes beautiful illustrations of landscapes and children to engage young readers.
- It can be used as a nightly ritual to promote reflection and connection between parents and children.
- The concept is applicable to all ages, making it a versatile tool for fostering meaningful conversations.

## Transcript

[[0:00]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3yyHU5Mh9k&t=0s)
I've heard from parents reading this to their kids at night is that they go through the book and at the last page they have the kids point to what name they are answering to that day. So maybe that day they say, "Today I needed to remember that I'm God's friend. Today was hard at school. I had to remember I'm God's masterpiece." And you know what it is? It's also a conversation starter. Um because for so many of us, hey, not just kids, so many of us at all ages, sometimes it can be just difficult to be introspective or to be social. So when you ask someone, how are you? How was your day?

[[0:36]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3yyHU5Mh9k&t=36s)
>> That can be overwhelming. And and I can see it's a good conversation starter of hey, what name do you need to answer to today? And kids are able to say chosen, temple, loved, free. And that can also be a catalyst to a good conversation. So yeah, nine names God calls us, what God says about you with beautiful landscapes and beautiful kids. And then at the end of the day, they can pick what name God's calling them. And it's God's friend, chosen, God's masterpiece, God's temple, God's messenger, greatly loved, free indeed, child of God, and brand new.