Archive for the ‘Getting Along’ Category
15October2007
Somebody Is Bullying My Child: Part 1
Posted by Michelle under: Getting Along; Humility; In the Car and on the Go.
This morning we went to storytime at the library on our air force base. Both David and Bethel were listening well, but just as the story was starting to wind down, several of the children became fidgety, and one little boy started to poke Bethel. She told him to stop (quietly [shock], probably too quietly [...]
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26September2007
The Secret of Well-Mannered Children
Posted by Michelle under: Bedtime; Getting Along.
One of the fascinating observations Lee and I have recently made is that our children undergo a transformation when they have their pajamas on. All of a sudden, they work much harder at resolving conflict on their own, and they play together better than at any other time of the day. We think it’s [...]
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8September2007
Teaching Children Repentance
Posted by Michelle under: Getting Along; Salvation.
David’s actions during conflict reveals that he believes “I’m sorry” is merely something you say to make things better with someone who doesn’t like what you’re doing. It’s clear he really doesn’t understand what being sorry or repentant is all about.
I do make a distinction between saying I’m sorry (for unintentional/ accidental hurts) and Will [...]
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7September2007
Mom as a Mentor
Posted by Michelle under: Getting Along.
I’ve been interested instead of learning how to help my children solve their problems when I’m not around. I’m learning this takes a lot more hands-on interaction than I want sometimes (particularly when I have company, or am at someone else’s house), but I think it will pay off later. Not too long ago I [...]
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26August2007
Asking Forgiveness
Posted by Michelle under: Getting Along.
Bethel wronged David, and after I dealt with her about it, she dutifully went over to ask forgiveness of her brother. As she attempted to hug him (not something I’ve required in awhile, but something she still does), he brushed her aside and refused to talk with her.
So then I called David over and asked [...]
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24August2007
Mom as Referee
Posted by Michelle under: Getting Along.
Sometimes I realize that I have gotten in the habit of taking the easy way instead of the best way. Like today. As I was concentrating on maneuvering out of a parking lot, I heard Bethel scream and say, Mommy, David is spraying me! [David happened to bring a water spray bottle in the car] [...]
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21August2007
What Now?
Posted by Michelle under: Discipleship; Getting Along; Uncategorized.
One thing I’ve noticed recently is that, in spite of my questions, my children are quite happy to remain in their selfish state. Just now, David was playing on the rocking horse, and I overheard him telling Laurel, Move so you don’t get your finger hurt. Laurel, of course, didn’t move. I suggested that David [...]
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7August2007
Foiled Again
Posted by Michelle under: Getting Along; Humility; Mercy.
Awhile back, I was so pleased because I found a way to help my children play together better. When one wanted an item the other had, I suggested they ask to play with it when the other child was done, instead of asking for it directly. Can I play with that when you are done? [...]
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3August2007
Me-First Syndrome
Posted by Michelle under: Getting Along; Humility.
This morning, David and Bethel were at odds. As I was trying to sort out the problem, the situation, shall we say degenerated. I realized that part of the problem in this context (and now that I think of it, fairly often) was a desire to be first. One child was using the stool to [...]
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31July2007
A Typical Conversation with Bethel
Posted by Michelle under: Communication and Meaning; Getting Along.
Bethel, was pushing your brother kind?
No.
Was pushing your brother glorifying God?
[brightly] Yes.
No. It does not glorify God when we are unkind. What should you say to your brother?
Yes, ma’am.
No, what should you say when you are unkind?
Please stop.
No. You should say, “Please forgive me for being unkind.”
Forgive me for being unkind.
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