Dear Joyce, Help! You mentioned that it is wise to sit with our child when they begin taking music lessons. I am doing that when Katie practices piano. She and I generally get along well, but as her piano pieces have grown more difficult, her frustration has increased . . . and so has mine! I have been trying to remain patient and encouraging, but I am failing miserably. Before…
Related Posts: Bonding Makes Lasting Relationships, Living the Lesson: Bonding Makes Lasting Relationships (Part I) Psalm 10:17,18 - “You hear oh Lord the desire of the afflicted, you encourage them, you listen to their cry, defending the fatherless and the oppressed.†In your family of origin, if you came crying about your affliction, how did your dad/mom respond to you? How do you respond now to your husband/wife and your…
As a follow-up to our Parenting – An Investment That Grows posts, Marv includes a Living the Lesson scripture search to help moms and dads dig deeper into the Word of God. These questions are meant to help you think through the areas where God may be transforming in your life. Related Post: Bonding Makes Lasting Relationships Deuteronomy 33:27a – “The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the…
Bonding is about investing in relationships that last. When we build bonds at home, the desire is for your child to know where she belongs, know who is there for her, and know she can come to you at any time. How do we make this happen? We need to initiate. God provides a great example for us in the Garden of Eden. In Genesis 3, after Eve and Adam…
