- What was your favorite/most challenging ages?
- Twos and teens - they are uniquely challenging
- Every age has its challenges - look for the good at each stage/age.
- What would you do differently?
- Be able to show my kids what a real relationship with God is like.
- Not to stress about things - stop worrying about what others think.
- Not be as angry. Not worrying about living up to others' expectations.
- What is something you wish you did more as a mom? How do you balance it all?
- Do your family the way it works for you.
- Don't worry about the things everyone else is doing.
- Take time for self care.
- There is no such thing as balance - you do what you can do, and sometimes things have to be let go during certain seasons.
- What did you attempt to be grateful for each day?
- Be thankful for the little things.
- "His mercies are new every morning" 1 John 1:9
- "Because of His great love, we are not consumed" Lamentations 3:22-23
- How did you teach your kids important skills and qualities?
- Making a family meal a priority - sitting and talking about your day.
- Kids knowing they can talk to you.
- What are the most important things you did to help your kids become successful adults?
- Teach them to have a relationship with God.
- Teach gratefulness and generosity
- Lots of books - teach them to be lifelong learners
- What did you do in your spare time to spend time with God?
- When the kids were little, do it after they went to bed.
- Make time by getting up early.
- Playing worship music during the day.
- Read Bible stories to the kids.
- What should moms know about the teenage years?
- Don't need to be dreaded.
- Start good communication with your kids when they are little
- Learning how to let kids make mistakes.
- Your kids' mistakes don't reflect on you and your parenting skills.
- It is not my job to convict my children of sin.
- God loves your kids even more than you do.
- Don't be afraid when your kids question stuff.
- COMMUNICATE
- Don't go into teenage years with any kind of expectations.
- God will be with them no matter what.
- How did you make lasting friendships?
- Make it a priority.
- One piece of advice for finding and maintaining your sense of identity
- Remember WHO you are and remember WHOSE you are (I Peter 2:9 - Chosen, Matthew 5:14 - Light of the World, Colossians 2:10 - Filled in Him, Ephesians 1:7 - Redeemed, Forgiven, Given grace, Ephesians 2:10 - Workmanship
- Don't forget the things you enjoy doing
- Technology
- Communicate limits
- How to discipline toddlers
- They are not min adults. They don't understand and reason like we do.
- Be consistent with routine and schedule. Give them time for change. Let them know what's going on.
- Distraction/re-direction
- Stay calm!
- Nobody is perfect!
The mentor moms also shared with us a list from Beth Moore - "Prayers Drawn from Scripture for your Children" You can find it here to print it.
Announcements:
We have lots going on at our December 11 meeting! Here is our newsletter for more details about all of the announcements.
- Our auction fundraiser starts on December 7 online, and will conclude at our December 11 meeting. This is the link for the auction event on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.
- Christmas toy swap on Tuesday! Bring any toys you'd like to swap with others!
- Butterbraids will be delivered on Tuesday at 11. Come prepared to pick up the Butterbraids you ordered, or make arrangements for someone else to pick them up for you. They need to be stored in a freezer within 2 hours.
- Bring a note or a gift to thank your child's teachers! Most classes have 2 teachers. See our newsletter for more information.
Nicole, Victoria, and Torri's groups will be bringing brunch. Sign up here at Signup Genius. You can also check out the upcoming brunch schedule and info by clicking on the "Brunch" tab here on the blog.
