We’ve all sat in church near a family that was blind to their noises and commotion. You know what I mean… the candy wrappers, the feet kicking the back of the pew, the sound of markers squeaking or crayons going back and forth on paper… and that’s not even to mention talking, laughing, getting up and down…
DetailsWhen my oldest son John was two years old we were at a youth event at someone’s home. He spilled his drink on the floor in the kitchen. It amazed me that he quietly reached for a towel and cleaned up the mess all on his own. He’d been TRAINED AHEAD on how to handle…
DetailsSeems like I’ve been talking a lot about KNIVES lately. So, I might as well talk about this picture. It was taken at the same time as the photos from yesterday’s post. (see same outfit) We are all getting ready for a partay at our home – a party for the youth. When it’s over,…
DetailsI’ve been sharing photos from the past, showing you HOW we TRAINED AHEAD when the kids were YOUNG. (if your kids are not so “young” right now, it’s NOT too late..start now.) Would you like to see the FRUIT of TRAINING? . I hope this gives you a VISION of what YOUR children can do. Stay true to…
DetailsI’ve been writing about TRAINING AHEAD – meaning training your child BEFORE they are expected to do something. This involves YOU teaching them by talking in a calm adult voice (not baby-talk), at their eye level, with clear communication, and letting THEM HOLD whatever ITEM there is so that they are DOING whatever thing you are…
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