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Guiding with a rod
I had the opportunity the other day to experience what it’s like to use a real rod for guidance. My two toddlers and I had been to the beach and found ourselves some beautiful pieces of driftwood that we decided … Continue reading
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Tagged children, discipline, God, kindness, Positive Parenting, Proverbs, rod
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Myth Busting 5: Put the marriage first
This post is part of a mini carnival. Here’s Barefoot Betsy’s take on the subject. A lovely lady at playgroup was enthusiastically telling me how helpful Growing Kids God’s Way has been to her and her husband, “especially what they … Continue reading
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Tagged children, compromise, date night, foundation, GFI/Babywise, hypotheticals, marital intimacy, parent, priorities, relationship
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Myth Busting 4: My story
A complete change in paradigm doesn’t happen in a moment. Having been punitively parented myself, I grew up assuming it was God’s best for every family. I believed that the punishments I had experienced were appropriate and I was grateful … Continue reading
Dealing With Anger
Michelle asked for tips on controlling our tempers. This is an area I struggle in a lot, and I don’t really feel qualified to answer the question, as I fail so often. But I have improved a little over the … Continue reading
Posted in Figuring it out, Testimony
Tagged anger, Charlotte Mason, controlling temper, Defiance, discipline, God, Grace, habit training, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, parenting, peace, relationship, smack, strategies, The 5 Steps, toolbox, Trust
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Myth Busting 3: Backtalk, Consistency and the United Front
Dulce de Leche has recently written some posts that fit well in the theme of this ‘Myth Busters’ series. They’re full of great ideas to add to our parenting toolboxes. Here are some snippets: Backtalk This was not a sign … Continue reading
Myth Busting 2: ‘Pick your battles’
In my opinion, ‘pick your battles’ is one of the better pieces of ‘standard’ advice given to new parents. It discourages the idea that children ought to respond promptly and cheerfully to every parental whim. It allows us to take … Continue reading
Myth Busting 1: ‘A rod for your own back’
A couple of months ago, my aunt was visiting me and the subject of our 2-year-old co-sleeping came up. My aunt said she couldn’t have coped with that, “but then I’ve always been the sort of person who needs to … Continue reading
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