Students in preschool-4th grade will be moving to their new grade in Sunday school classes September 5th! Don’t miss it!!
Students in preschool-4th grade will be moving to their new grade in Sunday school classes September 5th! Don’t miss it!!
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” Luke 16:10a
This month the virtue of responsibility, which is showing you can be trusted with what is expected of you, was the focus of Anchor Bay grades kinder-5th. The focus was on service and we will continue the focus into July. The idea of service, which is lending a hand to help someone else, was made tangible at the beginning of the month. Each student was given ‘a little bit’ to help Shoreline’s goal of outfitting 800 backpacks for Monterey County children returning to school this fall.
Suggestions were made to take their $2.00 and purchase a Bible or two from the book store; they could turn that $2.00 into more by buying supplies to make cookies and hold a bake sale and so on.
A few success stories from this past month. The Choate girls made $100.00 by making some baked goods and selling them on the corner near their home. The Wilcox kids sold cherries and honey bringing in over $200.00. Janie Eldridge also had a bake sale and will be donating more than her $2.00, as well as, Jessica Badiny.
The kids learned there is what you HAVE to do; what you CHOOSE to do; what you SHOULD do and what you COULD do. Then finally what you NEED to do and what you WANT to do.
We think putting responsibility and service back-to-back produces a powerful 1-2 punch.
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” Luke 16:10a
This month the virtue of responsibility, which is showing you can be trusted with what is expected of you, was the focus of Anchor Bay grades kinder-5th. The focus was on service and we will continue the focus into July. The idea of service, which is lending a hand to help someone else, was made tangible at the beginning of the month. Each student was given ‘a little bit’ to help Shoreline’s goal of outfitting 800 backpacks for Monterey County children returning to school this fall.
Suggestions were made to take their $2.00 and purchase a Bible or two from the book store; they could turn that $2.00 into more by buying supplies to make cookies and hold a bake sale and so on.
A few success stories from this past month. The Choate girls made $100.00 by making some baked goods and selling them on the corner near their home. The Wilcox kids sold cherries and honey bringing in over $200.00. Janie Eldridge also had a bake sale and will be donating more than her $2.00, as well as, Jessica Badiny.
The kids learned there is what you HAVE to do; what you CHOOSE to do; what you SHOULD do and what you COULD do. Then finally what you NEED to do and what you WANT to do.
We think putting responsibility and service back-to-back produces a powerful 1-2 punch.
Why a Bedtime is Important
One of the gifts parents can give their children is teaching and developing the character quality of self-discipline. With young children, in particular, bedtime is a good place to start. Children often don’t want to go to bed and the continual battle night after night is draining, causing many parents to just give up and allow children to stay up later.
A bedtime for children is good for them as well as for their parents. Enforcing it though, means extra work for a while. Here are some suggestions for working with young children to make bedtimes work more effectively.
1) Start the bedtime routine earlier so that it doesn’t all get crammed into the last few minutes. If bedtime is 8:00 pm then start the routine at 7:30 by getting on pajamas and completing a bathroom routine. Then enjoy some relaxed time with children, reading or playing or just talking together.
2) At bedtime, tuck each child in individually. Use this time to continue to debrief about the day in preparation for a good night sleep and pleasant dreams. You may pray, sing, and hug your child. Different families do different things to make it fun and meaningful.
3) Enforce quietness. A child may not feel tired so lying quietly is all you need to require. You may have to sit in the doorway or just outside the door to make sure the child doesn’t get up, turn the light on, or start playing.
4) If a child gets up or calls out. Quickly, calmly, and firmly, get the child back in bed with as little dialogue as possible. One dad was surprised to find that the first night he had to take his three-year-old son back to bed over 20 times. After a few days, though, he saw tremendous improvement. His son realized that bedtime was nonnegotiable.
5) Hang in there, be consistent, and invest in the self-discipline development of your child. You and your children will benefit from the work you put into the process.
Bedtimes are opportunities to build relationship, but there comes a point where building self-discipline takes priority. Young children are happier and more pleasant to work with once they’ve learned self-discipline in their lives. It’s work but it’s worth it in the end.
Why a Bedtime is Important
One of the gifts parents can give their children is teaching and developing the character quality of self-discipline. With young children, in particular, bedtime is a good place to start. Children often don’t want to go to bed and the continual battle night after night is draining, causing many parents to just give up and allow children to stay up later.
A bedtime for children is good for them as well as for their parents. Enforcing it though, means extra work for a while. Here are some suggestions for working with young children to make bedtimes work more effectively.
1) Start the bedtime routine earlier so that it doesn’t all get crammed into the last few minutes. If bedtime is 8:00 pm then start the routine at 7:30 by getting on pajamas and completing a bathroom routine. Then enjoy some relaxed time with children, reading or playing or just talking together.
2) At bedtime, tuck each child in individually. Use this time to continue to debrief about the day in preparation for a good night sleep and pleasant dreams. You may pray, sing, and hug your child. Different families do different things to make it fun and meaningful.
3) Enforce quietness. A child may not feel tired so lying quietly is all you need to require. You may have to sit in the doorway or just outside the door to make sure the child doesn’t get up, turn the light on, or start playing.
4) If a child gets up or calls out. Quickly, calmly, and firmly, get the child back in bed with as little dialogue as possible. One dad was surprised to find that the first night he had to take his three-year-old son back to bed over 20 times. After a few days, though, he saw tremendous improvement. His son realized that bedtime was nonnegotiable.
5) Hang in there, be consistent, and invest in the self-discipline development of your child. You and your children will benefit from the work you put into the process.
Bedtimes are opportunities to build relationship, but there comes a point where building self-discipline takes priority. Young children are happier and more pleasant to work with once they’ve learned self-discipline in their lives. It’s work but it’s worth it in the end.
As many of you know, Spirit West Coast is rapidly approaching!
Spirit West Coast will be at the Laguna Seca Raceway from July 1-July 3. There will be great bands, family fun, inspiring speakers, and great attractions! Shoreline is selling special discounted tickets from now through June 27th.
Please visit the bookstore to purchase your tickets, which will be up to 30% off of the regular ticket price. We are selling 1 day, 3 day and children’s tickets. Children under 5 are free!
If you would like further information regarding the event, please visit Spirit West Coast.
As many of you know, Spirit West Coast is rapidly approaching!
Spirit West Coast will be at the Laguna Seca Raceway from July 1-July 3. There will be great bands, family fun, inspiring speakers, and great attractions! Shoreline is selling special discounted tickets from now through June 27th.
Please visit the bookstore to purchase your tickets, which will be up to 30% off of the regular ticket price. We are selling 1 day, 3 day and children’s tickets. Children under 5 are free!
If you would like further information regarding the event, please visit Spirit West Coast.
June 3, 2010
Some Kids Drain Energy Out of Family Life
Some children have the ability to suck the energy right out of family life. These children are demanding of your time, need a lot of correction, and seem to be magnets for conflict. They are often emotionally explosive but almost always drain the energy out of parents and other family members. Unfortunately then, these children develop a negative view of themselves based on the high amount of negative feedback they receive.
One solution is to teach them to add energy back into family life. We use the term “honor” to describe the process of thinking of others above yourself. If Jack seems to get people riled up each afternoon before dinner, set an appointment with him at 4:00 pm for several days in a row and ask him to look for three things he can do to add to family life. He may decorate the dinner table, encourage his brother, or prepare something nice for Dad’s arrival home.
If Jack continually antagonizes his sister, tell him that he needs to think of three nice things to do for her before he can go on with family life. Don’t tell him exactly what he needs to do. If you decide what Jack needs to do and tell him to do it, that’s obedience. When Jack chooses, that’s honor. Honor treats people as special and does more than what’s expected. Jack needs to learn how to add energy to family life instead of taking it away. Challenging children in this way helps them to think differently.
Teens need to learn honor because it will make them more successful in life. Hidden within honor are the secret ingredients that make people more productive in relationships. Teaching honor is worth the work, because honor changes people.
June 3, 2010
Some Kids Drain Energy Out of Family Life
Some children have the ability to suck the energy right out of family life. These children are demanding of your time, need a lot of correction, and seem to be magnets for conflict. They are often emotionally explosive but almost always drain the energy out of parents and other family members. Unfortunately then, these children develop a negative view of themselves based on the high amount of negative feedback they receive.
One solution is to teach them to add energy back into family life. We use the term “honor” to describe the process of thinking of others above yourself. If Jack seems to get people riled up each afternoon before dinner, set an appointment with him at 4:00 pm for several days in a row and ask him to look for three things he can do to add to family life. He may decorate the dinner table, encourage his brother, or prepare something nice for Dad’s arrival home.
If Jack continually antagonizes his sister, tell him that he needs to think of three nice things to do for her before he can go on with family life. Don’t tell him exactly what he needs to do. If you decide what Jack needs to do and tell him to do it, that’s obedience. When Jack chooses, that’s honor. Honor treats people as special and does more than what’s expected. Jack needs to learn how to add energy to family life instead of taking it away. Challenging children in this way helps them to think differently.
Teens need to learn honor because it will make them more successful in life. Hidden within honor are the secret ingredients that make people more productive in relationships. Teaching honor is worth the work, because honor changes people.
