Today was the fourth class of the ten week parenting course offered by Carleen Tanner. She is an amazing woman with a wealth of knowledge regarding all matters spiritual.
Today some great ideas were mentioned in class. Last week the class discussed traditions.
"Develop family traditions. Some of the great strengths of families can be found in their own traditions, which may consist of many things: making special occasions of the blessing of children, baptisms, ordinations to the priesthood, birthdays, fishing trips, skits on Christmas Eve, family home evening and so forth. The traditions of each family are unique and are provided in large measure by the mother's imprint."
(Elder James E. Faust, Ensign, May 1983)
Some of the great ideas mentioned included Halloween pillowcases. I purchased some Halloween fabric (which is on sale at Joann's), a different print for each kid. The kids get to sleep on them the entire month of Halloween and finally on Halloween night, use the pillowcase as a bag for trick or treating. I am excited to start these tomorrow...here are some instructions I found on the web. www.wikihow.com/Make-Pillow-Cases
Another idea is to sew chair covers with pockets on the back for love letters. These would be great for the birthday child on their birthday.
Sunday Sundaes...Based on children's behavior before and during church will determine the amount of scoops of ice cream the child earns. Using the principle of "Good, Better, Best", depending on the child's decisions, determines the amounts of toppings they may choose for their ice cream later Sunday evening. Total behavior modification! Based on children's attendance, participation and behavior.
What was the best and worst thing that happened to you today? At dinner, have everyone share. At family prayer, family members can remember each other in the prayer and what issues they are currently dealing with.
I have lots of notes to share but it's time for bed. Early to bed, early to rise.... Night.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Wahi Malie
Wahi Malie is Hawaiian for "Place of Calmness". I have been blessed to visit Hawaii a few times with my husband and have fallen in love with the Island. I chose the name for my blog as one of my many goals is to have my home a place of calmness as well as my spirit.
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