Child Training

Every once in a while we all have hard days. I know I do! There are days I couldn’t get through very well if my kids didn’t help out so much around here.

Sometimes it’s nice to share a private little secret, just between you and your child.  It makes them feel special. I’ll whisper to one of the boys, “Let’s do something nice for Daddy today and don’t tell him….”  Then we will think of a secret thing, like cleaning the trash out of his car or…

One of the coolest ways to connect together is to do something with a unified purpose.  Saving money takes sacrifice, determination and willpower.  Why not save money together as a family? Find a good reason….a charity, a friend in need, an elderly neighbor, a missionary,there are needs in every direction. I remember several years ago…

If you’re having trouble making a connection with your child, this is a good one to try.  Sometimes they are distracted, you are busy, we’re all going in different directions.  In those times, pulling back in and connecting with each other calls for drastic measures.  That’s when I make the announcement,“Tomorrow, each child can only…

With this gorgeous weather we are having my kids are going outside every day and playing in the yard. One thing I try to remember is to occasionally….go outside with them!

I just adore doing secret, sweet things with my kids. With so many children at home, I look for ways to make them each feel special.

I remember being a kid and wishing I could be heard. It’s hard to be full of ideas and think you might have wisdom in an area but no one takes you seriously.

Sometimes things can just get way too serious. Dinner’s on the stove, the phone is ringing, the dogs are barking….Calgon take me away!

Some days are just hard. Really hard. Everyone seems out of sorts and no amount of correcting and lecturing is going to change it.

One thing that goes to the heart of connecting is trust. Your child needs to know she can trust you and that you trust her.