These comments are in response to Diane’s comments here: I don’t think we are ignoring it if we are displaying correct behavior on our part (which is your quest, from what I’ve read…mine too!) and teaching our kids to choose and model correct reactions (also on your 24/7 to-do list, I’ve seen). Those things are [...]
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When my children are unkind, I want to help them put off the old man of unkindness and put on the new man of kindness. What will that look like? First, I require asking forgiveness, not just making a statement of apology (etymology: a defense). They must name a sin and ask for a response. [...]
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So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye [...]
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My husband suggested that my last post was somewhat confusing. Since he already knows what’s percolating in my mind and should be able to fill in the gaps others might find, that’s not good! This has been a busy week, so keeping my thoughts in a linear organization has been especially challenging. Maybe I was [...]
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I’ve been alert for examples of anger in baby so I can think through them, but she hasn’t seemed to have any problems over the weekend. Any time that baby has been angry, I’ve simply said, “No. That’s anger.” Every time I’ve done that, she has stopped the intensity (not necessarily the crying). She hasn’t [...]
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Yesterday we looked at different contributing factors to baby being angry. This is a good step as we strive to think about responding to a challenge biblically. With an infant, I tend to wonder first whether the problem is developmental, something normal (and not necessarily sinful) for her stage in development. An infant who is [...]
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I’ve heard conflicting advice from people I respect about responding to anger with infants. Sometimes you’re supposed to ignore it: if he’s throwing a fit to get attention, then that advice makes sense. Other times, you’re supposed to stop it. Obviously if he’s hurting himself or others, that’s a good approach. A good many times [...]
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As I was thinking through the process of responding to anger in infants (a challenge I’m working through right now), I was reminded of the passages that talk about learning how to respond rightly to the situations I face each day. Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Let your speech [...]
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Yesterday we went out to the welcoming ceremony for the new F-22s on our base, and I got a little too much desert sun. I’m feeling better today, but yesterday afternoon I didn’t do anything that required a lot of brain power, including finishing my post. I’ll post it tomorrow. In the meantime, read this [...]
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A baby just learning to walk is old enough to dump out all the toys in the toy box, but getting him to pick them up might be another story. What is a mother to do? If you didn’t read the first problem solving post, you’ll find it helpful to read it first. First, let’s [...]
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