A sign hangs in a corner of our playroom: The concept of I-Land came from a Patch the Pirate Cd - Kidnapped on I-Land. The story is about a boy names Silas who wants what he wants! Being selfish, Silas takes a trip to I-Land where he learns first hand about Jesus' unselfish love. We use "I-Land" as a timeout area to remind our ...
Discipline
Creative Correction
I have suggested the book Creative Corrections to many Moms and it is listed on the Mommy Survival Books page on ABCJLM. Lisa Whelchel (you will remember her as Blaire on the Facts of Life) has done a wonderful job making this book user friendly. I love the "Toolbox" sections that give you practical advice in raising godly ...
Character Building Books
When I began ABCJLM, I knew I wanted the focus for the 4 Year Curriculum to be character education and the Fruits of the Spirit. I searched the web high and low looking for supplemental materials. Quirky Momma (a wonderful blog that I just found) introduced me to a free website called My Young Child. I got really excited!! My ...
How Do I Explain, Part 3
Read Part 1 We are very prideful people. Seriously! We want everyone to believe that we are great moms who love and discipline our kids perfectly. If someone thinks differently, we are hurt on a personal level. A part of me wants to tell the whole world that Bubs has SPD. Then if he has a rough day, I won't look so ...
How Do I Explain, Part 2
Click to read Part 1 I do everything in my ability to prepare Bubs to have a successful day. Whether at home, at church, with friends, in a restaurant, wherever. If I know that his day is going to be filled with lots of excitement, he starts the day by jumping on the trampoline for 7 minutes. It is just like brushing his teeth for him. ...
Review: God, I Need To Talk to You
Click to read an update on the God, I Need to Talk to You About... series.Because of the 4 Year Curriculum's focus on character education, I was immediately drawn to the titles of these books. I was thankful when Concordia Publishing House allowed me to review a few of them. There are 16 God, I Need to Talk to You books by Dan ...
NO!
Sweet Peas' favorite word - sometimes - is NO! When asked to do something or go somewhere or any other request can result in a firm "no!" if the mood fits. This is very common for the toddler age but common or not - it gets really ignoring! Here is one thing that we have done with some success. Say "no" back. This goes back to Kevin Leman's book ...
Review: The Well-Behaved Child
The Well-Behaved Child: Discipline That Really Works By John Rosemond / Thomas Nelson Written by family psychologist John Rosemond, The Well Behaved Child offers practical solutions for behavior issues of children ages three to twelve. Based on the biblical concept that respect for others, not self esteem, is the way to raise emotionally stable ...
Birthday Time
A few weeks ago was Bubs' birthday. To celebrate we had a birthday party with our friends and Bubs' "adopted Uncles and Aunts". We have always taught our children to say "thank you" when they receive something. We learned quickly that we have missed an important step.Bubs had two presents to open. The first gift produced this comment "I already ...
Have a New Kid By Friday
About six months ago, I read the book Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days by Dr. Kevin Leman. This book is currently on my "Mommy Survival Books" list at ABC Jesus Loves Me. One key point from the book really struck a chord with me - "B doesn't happen, until A is completed". Boy have ...