Comments on Adventurez in Child'Rearing': How to Have a HEART For Your Kids - Chapter 1

Those verses from Deuteronomy 6 too. Thank you for...

2012-01-21T09:59:46.279-08:00

Those verses from Deuteronomy 6 too. Thank you for the practical application and funny story! You are really putting those verses into action. I'm going to borrow a few tips from you!

It always amazes me how well the children are able...

2012-01-19T18:34:27.554-08:00

It always amazes me how well the children are able to solve their own problems. And then I wonder why I always feel like I have to solve their problems. Enjoyed the story! Sounds so much like the boys at my house. :0)

That is a precious story. Too funny! We've ad...

2012-01-19T09:08:09.116-08:00

That is a precious story. Too funny!

We've adopted that same strategy toward sibling spats here in our house. We set them across from each other, leave the room and let them work out the details. When they get their junk sorted out, they're free to play.

For girls ... this sorting-out sometimes takes a looooong time. :)

Very cute boys Kelli! Loved the boy story too. I h...

2012-01-18T20:06:37.801-08:00

Very cute boys Kelli! Loved the boy story too. I have two girls close in age and they fight too. I've sent them on the front lawn to "figure things out" when they were little. We laugh about it now. Thanks for reminding me of that. :-)

Great post! I love reading your personal story.. s...

2012-01-18T19:00:03.860-08:00

Great post! I love reading your personal story.. since I know you and the boys, I was totally able to picture your boys throughout the entire scene! The key word is attitude!!! Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouh speaks! That is the verse that rings in my ears all the time.. in what I say and what I hear others say. It is a very true word!! (but aren't they all)
I am enjoying being on this homeschool book club journey with you all and allowing God to give us a greater heart for our kids!
Much love and blessings!

I've started infiltrating my house with "...

2012-01-18T16:53:58.016-08:00

I've started infiltrating my house with "my word" for 2012 -- cultivate. I now ask my kids, "Are your actions cultivating an environment of love?" they are actually starting to get it!

Hard words to hear and read sometimes...it all sta...

2012-01-18T15:32:02.580-08:00

Hard words to hear and read sometimes...it all starts with me...with my heart towards God.....Love your post! Love you! And TOOT!

Oh my goodness. That was really was a funny story!...

2012-01-17T12:03:06.779-08:00

Oh my goodness.
That was really was a funny story!!!!

Oh -- how I can relate to changing the way that I say things -- and to the results! It is amazing how receptive they are to the presence of the Holy Spirit... all we need to do is be reminding them!

I feel like a broken record too. I'm trying s...

2012-01-17T11:37:24.542-08:00

I feel like a broken record too. I'm trying so hard to focus on building character and explain certain behavior is not acceptable rather than constantly yelling no. I try to ask more questions to lead them to the truth rather than making demands of them.

Two of my three boys are in college now. When the...

2012-01-17T04:00:41.775-08:00

Two of my three boys are in college now. When they were younger, I remember going through similar situations with them. They certainly keep us on our toes! It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job.

Thanks for sharing your story about your boys-now ...

2012-01-16T18:49:58.560-08:00

Thanks for sharing your story about your boys-now that's real life. Keeping our focus on God is the key! His grace is sufficient and His love amazing-r.

Sounds somewhat familiar! Love what you shared, no...

2012-01-16T18:01:33.394-08:00

Sounds somewhat familiar! Love what you shared, not preaching the sermons is something I struggle with! Don't this, don't that, don't, don't, don't! Like you said, I need more of a focus on what God requires and how he wants them to treat each other. I sure hope we can connect in Florida, I'd love to meet you and your lovely boys! ;0)

Great post and story. I feel like a broken record ...

2012-01-16T16:51:31.986-08:00

Great post and story. I feel like a broken record everyday and often that leads to mommy loosing her patience and yelling something I am working on.

what a great post. I love your story about your bo...

2012-01-16T14:01:22.968-08:00

what a great post. I love your story about your boys. I got a little giggle out of it.. but it's awesome to see the ways God truly wants to bless our family. Little things like that. Thanks for sharing..