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10 Commandments for Mothers

Thou shalt know that God selected these children for you, and you for them, for a special reason.

Thou shalt remember how to be a child again–laugh, play, sing, dance, pretend.

Thou shalt not worry about messy faces and places.

Thou shalt pray daily for patience, energy and strength.

Thou shalt affirm thy children’s feelings, but be firm with their behavior.
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A Good Mother= A Godly mother

by Sonia Sanchez

A Godly Mother A. lways reads her Bible, for daily nourishment.
A Godly Mother B. elieves God’s promises without fear.
A Godly Mother C. overs each child with diligent prayer.
A Godly Mother D. isciplines her little ones scripturally.
A Godly Mother E. njoys her family to the uttermost.
A Godly Mother F. orgives her children when they fail repeatedly.
A Godly Mother G. oes to church out of need and tithes faithfully.
A Godly Mother H. olds her children accountable & truthful. Continue reading

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The 21 Rules Of This House by Gregg Harris

Do you have household rules? Are they verbal, or posted?

I came across Greg Harris’ list of rules for his family a while back. I thought they echoed my own sentiments. My kids know what the rules are, but I am thinking of posting them to help with memory lapses ;) Continue reading

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Children Learn What They Live

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.

If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.

If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. Continue reading

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Poem to Parents

1. Don’t spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not have all that I ask for, I’m only testing you.

2. Don’t be afraid to be firm with me, I prefer it. It makes me feel more secure.

3. Don’t let me form bad habits, I have to rely on you to detect them in the early stages. Continue reading

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Restoring the Atmosphere of Your Home

It goes without saying that you can have a perfectly clean or immaculately decorated house (and even perfectly obedient children), and yet lack the home atmosphere that is joyful, loving, and welcoming to all who enter. People who visit your home are much more likely to respond to the home atmosphere than to the environment itself. Continue reading

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