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 ...
Parenting
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 ...
Discipline
I was listening to a Focus on the Family broadcast and heard Dr. James Dobson say "Discipline is not something done to a child but for a child." I appreciated this comment and thought I would pass it along. Dr. Dobson described the difference with the word story. You are traveling over a tall bridge. Although there are guard rails - you have no ...