Biblical Instrution at Home
Biblical Training: Of all the topics of parenting this is the one that I am the most passionate about. I don’t think there is one set formula to spiritually train a child. I think the important thing is to be diligent in trying. My philosophy of Biblical education for my family is from Deuteronomy 11:18-20: “Fix these words of Mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at...
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Discipline Ideas: Children Don’t Fit in a Box: One thing having a couple of children will teach you is that they are all unique and need to be parented as individuals. What is effective for my first born was not effective at all for my third child. Get creative! Strategize with friends. Ask for other ideas. If your current ways of showing love or correction are not working, look for other strategies. Become a student of your children. Learn what makes them tick. Look for ways to build them up...
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Good Intentions My husband says that I am great at coming up with systems, but not great at implementing them. I hate to admit it, but he’s right. Being naturally creative, I love to come up with a plan to solve any problem. Storage systems, disciplinary systems, organizational systems, I love them all! However, I often lack the discipline to carry through on implementing them, rendering them useless. My intentions are good, but my focus or effort is lacking. I found this great map idea last...
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