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Aug. 16, 2007 - Back to school parenting tips

For the past several years I have subscribed to a wonderful little e-zine written by a homeschooling mom from Pennsylvania. She often includes children's book reviews, recipes and sweet encouragement. This month's tidbit was worth passing on as we look to a fresh start and a new school year. If you'd like to subscribe to Julie's newsletter, simply drop her a line at the e-mail listed below.

GOD’S GUIDANCE – Some Thoughts on Training Children

As this issue contains much in relation to our children going back-to-school, you’ll find some thought-provoking notes below about training and teaching our children in a godly manner. These notes were taken at the CHAP Homeschool Fair this past May from a seminar by Mark Hamby.

* Our children are grasping after the character of God – be His mercy, grace and love to them.

* Don’t place responsibility before relationships.

* Our true identity is to be an instrument of grace to our families.

* Respond to your children, don’t react! Responding implies thinking through things thoughtfully. Reacting implies that we speak before we think – keep your mouth closed and think before you open it!

* Be thankful for children who fight you – it makes your sins visible to you.

* Humility and confession are two of the greatest gifts you can give your children.

* Speak the truth in love to your children. And know that sometimes situations must get worse before they get better.

* The greatest master is the greatest servant.

Written by Julie A. Druck (thedrucksatnetzerodotcom) of York, Pennsylvania

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Aug. 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MrsDarling

These are excellent points. I think Ill print them out and put them where I can see them daily.

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Aug. 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by nsremom

respond to your children, don't react. super point. I also liked the tidbit on kids who fight you back, as it gives us an oppportunity to see our sin. ie...impatience? grouchiness? rudeness?

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Aug. 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by loefflermom

Thanks for the post. I enjoyed reading it.

I have just made a post about the fires here in Montana and wanted to specifically ask a few people to please be praying with us about the fires here in Montana. The smoke is really bad and we would love to see the fire season come to an end. So would you be willing to keep this in your prayers?

Thanks,
Shari

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Posted by FruitfulFamily

Thanks for this! hanks for the gentle reminder on how to be toward our children.

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Aug. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by tdaiken

Excellent points! I heard Mark Hamby speak at our area homeschool convention a year ago and he was an awesome speaker.

Thanks for sharing!

Hugs,
Donna

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Aug. 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Louscrew

Thanks for the reminder. I try to remember these things but some days it's harder than others!
I've been enjoying catching up with your news. Loved the grape jelly story. How are you adjusting to TX?
Blessings,
Lisa

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