Making Impressions 24/7

We make impressions on our children 24/7. They watch what we do, hear what we say, and mimic us. After all, isn’t that what we teach them to do? Watch Mommy.Do it like this. Give a big kick like Daddy.Say sorry. Do they pick up the bad habits, too? The way we speak to the coach. How we treat the waitress. The way we drive. How we react to family…

Dear Joyce . . . How do you make individual time with each child?

Dear Joyce, When I heard you teaching, you mentioned special time with each of your kids in the evening.  I assume you meant at bedtime.  We have all three of our kids (ages, 6,4 and 2) in the same room, and they go to bed at the same time.  How would you recommend having special time at night with our living situation? Madelyn Dear Madelyn, It is not as easy…