- Parenting Tips and Advice

Alex replied to the topic Relocation during pregnancy! in the forum Parenting 3 years, 8 months ago

We used a moving company that charged per foot of space in a huge truck. They would put a dividing wall in between the various shared destinations. It wasn’t too expensive. They did have a breakdown and a one day delay in getting to us but other than that it was a good experience and they did load it for us.

Alex started the topic Keep a Journal in the forum Pregnancy 3 years, 8 months ago

I found my Mom’s pregnancy and baby journal recently. She had passed several years ago and I didn’t know that it existed. It was an amazing experience reading the thoughts and joys of my parents and the attention and love that they had for me. The journal isn’t just for you, many years later, your children or grandchildren may be reading it.

Alex replied to the topic Christian Parenting Tips in the forum Christian Parenting 3 years, 8 months ago

I think sometimes kids need artificial support. That support may seem off at first but consider training wheels, they are removed after a while. Also we support young trees with poles and wires. I say bribe em. I paid my young kids $1 for every book they read. Pretty soon they were little bookworms who didn’t ask for money. By the way, they both…[Read more]

Alex replied to the topic Don't Get Too Work Up About What's Normal in the forum Baby and Newborn 3 years, 8 months ago

That is definitely true, I think we all have seen this or have friends who have gone through these things. Thank you.

Alex started the topic Pacifier Blues in the forum Baby and Newborn 3 years, 9 months ago

My friend has been having trouble with his 3-month old that can’t seem to sleep when the pacifier falls out of her mouth. Any ideas?

Alex started the topic Modeling Christ to Your Children in the forum Christian Parenting 3 years, 9 months ago

I think that one of the most important things in Christian parenting is to show undeserved grace. This does not mean letting everything go without correction, but it is important to show a favor that isn’t deserved. After all, if we believe that God basically said, “Hey, I am going to step on the stage of the world knowing that they will kill me…[Read more]

Alex started the topic Modeling Christ to Your Children in the forum Christian Parenting 3 years, 9 months ago

I think that one of the most important things in Christian parenting is to show undeserved grace. This does not mean letting everything go without correction, but it is important to show a favor that isn’t deserved. After all, if we believe that God say, “Hey, I am going to step on the stage of the world knowing that they will kill me when I tell…[Read more]

Alex started the topic Modeling Christ to Your Children in the forum Christian Parenting 3 years, 9 months ago

I think that one of the most important thing in Christian parenting is to show undeserved grace. This does not mean letting everything go without correction, but it is important to show a favor that isn’t deserved. After all, if we believe that God say, “Hey, I am going to step on the stage of the world knowing that they will kill me when I tell…[Read more]

Alex started the topic I thought this video might help someone. in the forum Single Parenting 3 years, 9 months ago

Especially with antsy kids.

Alex started the topic I thought this video might help someone. in the forum Single Parenting 3 years, 9 months ago

Especially with antsy kids.

https://youtu.be/iG9CE55wbtY

Alex started the topic I thought this video might help someone. in the forum Single Parenting 3 years, 9 months ago

Especially with antsy kids.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY&w=560&h=315%5D

Alex started the topic I thought this video might help someone. in the forum Single Parenting 3 years, 9 months ago

Especially with antsy kids.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY&w=560&h=315%5D

Alex replied to the topic How to get your kids to read? in the forum Parenting 3 years, 9 months ago

I paid them to read when they were young. They would ask, “Daddy, how much is this book?” I would sort of weigh it and flip through the pages. “That one is $1.50”. They turned into little bookworms. Later they stopped asking me for a price and just read. It worked. Both my girls tested at college level in reading when they were 9 years old. I recommend it.

Alex replied to the topic When the going gets rough, what do you do to relieve stress? in the forum Parenting 3 years, 9 months ago

I try to move out of an immediate mindset and try to see a long term perspective. This too shall pass. Sometimes the stress is from the context of trying to fix something in the immediate range.

Alex started the topic teest in the forum Parenting 3 years, 9 months ago

test test

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