Category Archives: Parenting

Teachable Moments

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Teachable Moments

They are everywhere. My assumption that every parent saw them has been incorrect. Some are valid reasons…some, not so valid. But in my experience I have come to realize that not everyone knows how to “teach” and capture these moments.

My husband used to give me such a hard time when I would teach something to our Bible class without preparation. Oh, I would prepare for our selected topic each week, but inevitably some other topic would come up and we would head another direction! He did not feel like he could do it….he said because I was a “teacher” it was easier.  But he always did great, he just didn’t have the confidence.

I am not sure that I believe that it was just because I was a “teacher” but based on some recent conversations, I get that for some, those “teachable moments” are hard to recognize. That being said, I thought I would use some examples. Continue reading Teachable Moments

Sleeping Perfection

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Sleeping Perfection

“Why yes mother, I will clean that room right away! Ah Mom, allow me to do my chores today and then I will help brother with his! Yes, he is in my “space” but I will be glad to share it with him. No, no….I insist you take the first turn on X-Box, I will sit here until you are finished.”

Sweeter words never spoken…..exactly. NEVER being the key word here!! Continue reading Sleeping Perfection

Simple Interests

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Simple Interests

I enjoyed homeschooling the boys for ten years. And I enjoyed teaching in the public schools for fifteen years.

There are many things I learned while teaching in both environments. But of course, teaching my own children brought blessings and lessons beyond measure. Continue reading Simple Interests