How are we helping others in our family? Conversation: What do we do as a family that makes a difference? What new things could we do? Join in Come back and share your experiences,and stories . How did you get on? Please like us Facebook Find my pins on Pinterest Find the other days in this series
We want our children to share and understand how others feel. We expect them to understand what it is like to be in someone else’s boots. It’s not that easy to share one on one. We get all wordy and tongue-tied. Stories really help families talk about empathy.You don’t have to agree with the character, in fact these sometimes make… View Post
We’ve just had a recent move. All the boys are experimenting with sleeping in the same room and a room and a room for activities. It’s been interesting the morning wake up. They have their own built in snooze as each alarm clock goes off. Our rooms are in different places now so you can hear the chit chatter as… View Post
Words are powerful. Every child learns this through tears. It’s not enough to hope that they understand the magnitude of their words. We have to share things bit by bit everyday. Point out things that happen like interactions on the street. Pause the movie and ask questions. Notice their language and the language of their friends. Be present to overhear… View Post
It’s never been easier to connect with our families wherever they are in the world. As a military family we’re often away from our immediate family. I know it’s the same for many. When we get together at family gatherings it’s not always the best time to ask some of the deep and long questions we’d all love to hear…. View Post
Go back to a golden moment in your childhood. Something that you remember or is remembered about you. My parents have a picture of me on my bike outside a place I called ‘Bumpy’. Whenever I see that picture I remember this place. I must have been 5 or so in the picture maybe a little older? There are many… View Post
This is a piggy back post for day 16 what do you love to do. During that conversation your children got a chance to share their current loves and what they love to do. The next day on day 17 they shared what they love to do with us. Today they get to share what they would love to do?… View Post
Simple winter craft activities to try from Maggy of Red Ted Art. Maggy shares 5 easy craft activities and talks about her new craft book. Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Read the shownotes below
You’re fighting a cold and struggle in with the evening’s shopping. The kid’s trail in with their bags and letters home. Within minutes you’re busy putting away the items and the kids are no where to be seen. They went to put their bags away and moved onto the next thing. Interestingly enough you continue to put away the shopping… View Post
Welcome back to the 31 days of growing family conversations. For these past few days the focus has been on growing family conversations around our children. Asking them good open ended questions and listening. Today the focus is on what do you love to do with us? Take note of the activities they say. Try to get a photo… View Post
