Thursday, December 20, 2007

"Get the Belt!"

When I got in trouble when I was growing up, I would here, "get the belt!" I hated those words - it was like fingernails of a chalkboard...................

My family is young (8, 6, 3). I wanted to raise them differently than I was raised. I read so many books, took parenting classes, searched the bible, went to a family vision workshop (http://www.familyvisionnow.com/) asked friends, family, etc. Some things I filed in "what NOT to do," while others, "what to try."

I wanted kids who didn't fight...what? is that possible? Yes, I would say you can pretty closely achieve it. I also wanted alot of laughter and JOY in my family.

In the coming days, I am going to share some of my favorite parenting tools and books for your library. In the meantime, check out the Family Vision workshop dates near YOU!

4 comments:

Jayma said...

Even though I'm not a parent, this really excites me because I LOVE kids. I'm excited about reading what you have to share!

shanna said...

The Gunn's are wonderful aren't they? I look forward to what books and tools you suggest...

Robin Meadows said...

Looking forward to it! Sorry you endured the belt....

SheriYates said...

Thanks for your comments guys - sorry I am slow to get on this. Yes, the Gunn's are amazing! I love how they share their wisdom with anyone who asks...hmmm..reminds me of a scripture. :)