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Parenting Tip
courtesy of Emily Wicker, Staff Counselor

Never do something for your child that they are capable of doing themselves.

I know this can be hard, especially for women, because God designed us to be nurturing towards our children.  However, when you do things that your child is capable of doing themselves, you rob them of the joy of discovery and problem solving.  If you always do things for your child that they can do themselves, your child will learn that YOU will always solve their problems for them.  They also may feel that they are not competent or capable of doing things themselves.

Challenge for this week: Become aware of things you do for your child that they are capable of doing themselves and start encouraging them to do those things themselves!  You may encounter some resistance in the short run, especially if your child is used to you doing everything for them, but it will be worthwhile in the long run. 

”But encourage one another daily…” ~ Hebrews 3:13

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Parenting Tip: Discipline vs Punishment

courtesy of Emily Wicker, Staff Counselor

There is a big difference between disciplining your children and punishing them. Disciplining children refers to teaching them to learn from their mistakes (focusing on positive, future-oriented behaviors) whereas punishing children refers to making them suffer from their mistakes (focusing on past, negative behaviors).

Ephesians 6:4 says "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."

God says that we are to train and teach our children. We can do this in a positive way by telling children what we WANT them to do instead of what we DON'T WANT them to do. Instead of saying in your loud voice, "Sarah, stop yelling at your sister!!!", you could say in your calm voice, "Sarah, you should talk to your sister in a nice voice and treat her with respect".

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Family Fun Kite Day

Bring your kite and bring your friends! 

Saturday, March 10 from 11 am to 2 pm at

Broadmoor Middle School

Let's Go Fly A Kite!