We’re in the midst of quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our school hasn’t changed substantially– a few moving parts, but online classes and group discussions over the internet have been normal parts of our day for awhile. I have a bunch of friends, though, who are home schooling out of necessity. They’re interested in seeing […]
Homeschool Meltdowns
There are few things that make me feel like an incompetent parent and homeschooling mother, than watching my child having a meltdown while doing schoolwork at the kitchen table. (Maybe you share my feelings, even if your kids take the bus to school!) This week, my youngest learned that saying “Me and Bethel are going […]
Emotions and Childish Crises, Part 2
This is a followup to Emotions and Childish Crises, Part 1 Since I’ve been watching my responses to my children’s crises, I’ve discovered that many times, as I seek to be compassionate, I listen carefully, ask good questions, take time to offer perspective, and then ultimately say a variation of “stop crying now.” Since many […]
Emotions and Childish Crises
I’ve been watching my responses to my children’s emotions for the last few weeks, particularly the day-to-day crises that as a parent I would consider relatively “small” or “insignificant in light of eternity” [say this last one with a bit of spiritual concern and a knit brow]. Often, I see their crying as a waste […]
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