Thanks to all who were able to make it to the opening brunch, and to all who provided and hosted the event. It turned out beautiful!
As you already know, we will be studying from the book, "The Mission of Motherhood." At each gathering we will begin a new chapter. Please leave a comment below this post, if you are still in need of a book and would like one, or email us at timeoutformoms@gmail.com
Just a friendly reminder, if you're bringing children to the gatherings, to try and arrive around 9:15am so they can be put in their groups, and you can get to your group on time. :0)
Hope to see you all October 28th to start this amazing book!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Just Play
Anya and I have been so busy the past few months, that we're taking a break this month from the evening gathering. There is a play date scheduled to be held at a local park (see calendar for more details)...This will not be a lead outing, just a time for you Mommy's to gather and play!
So enjoy, and check back here in about a months time for more updates!
Sincerely,
Anna
So enjoy, and check back here in about a months time for more updates!
Sincerely,
Anna
Friday, March 13, 2009
Ministering Mother Outing
Please comment below this post if you plan on attending our Ministering Mother Outing on April 1st (details on Calendar). We would also like to know how many young ones you'll be bringing as well.
Looking forward! :)
Looking forward! :)
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Share With Us! We Want To Know! :)
Do you have a trick in the kitchen? Whether it’s a way to get your child involved, your sneaking a dreaded veggie into a meal, we want to know!
Do you have a fun food? Snack or Meal, something that screams “kid!”, “crafty” or something just crazy, unique and eatable!?!
Submit your ideas to timeoutformoms@gmail.com during the next week or so, and we will post them on the blog to share with all the Mom’s.
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"I've just noticed that my boys have "warmed up" to eating veggies just by exposure. We have a veggie (or fruit) on their plates almost every meal, and they have just learned to eat them or at least try them. Even if it's a veggie they don't prefer. I still pull it out the next time we have it, and at some point they begin to like it. We also use incentives (desert or a sweet), after supper if they have eaten pretty well." ~ Anya
"They are good for you." "They're yummy?" "They'll help you poop." "You won't get anything else." 'Are things I'll say to my kids...I serve them with almost every meal. They have to take at least one bite. The girls help me select and prepare at times. I've made veggie cookies for Sophia; put cheese on them; let them dip.' ~ Janel
"Ashlee will eat anything with dip. The odd things she likes (odd for her age, in my mind), would be red onions, salads, celery, and baby onions - pickled!!!!" ~ Anna
Do you have a fun food? Snack or Meal, something that screams “kid!”, “crafty” or something just crazy, unique and eatable!?!
Submit your ideas to timeoutformoms@gmail.com during the next week or so, and we will post them on the blog to share with all the Mom’s.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I've just noticed that my boys have "warmed up" to eating veggies just by exposure. We have a veggie (or fruit) on their plates almost every meal, and they have just learned to eat them or at least try them. Even if it's a veggie they don't prefer. I still pull it out the next time we have it, and at some point they begin to like it. We also use incentives (desert or a sweet), after supper if they have eaten pretty well." ~ Anya
"They are good for you." "They're yummy?" "They'll help you poop." "You won't get anything else." 'Are things I'll say to my kids...I serve them with almost every meal. They have to take at least one bite. The girls help me select and prepare at times. I've made veggie cookies for Sophia; put cheese on them; let them dip.' ~ Janel
"Ashlee will eat anything with dip. The odd things she likes (odd for her age, in my mind), would be red onions, salads, celery, and baby onions - pickled!!!!" ~ Anna
Play Date With Our Picky Eaters
We had such a fun time with our little ones. For those of you who didn't make it, I have posted the recipes we did, below. There is also a poll to take part in (along the side bar). For all, I have some interesting points to share....
Helpful Hands
Kids will make good choices, taking fruits and vegetables over less nutritious foods, when given a chance. Encourage healthy eating by creating a supportive environment, where parents and other caregivers model healthy eating. Involving children in shopping, cooking family meals and even gardening are other important steps in getting kids interested in fruits and vegetables.
Shopping
Toddlers
• When at the store, talk about the names, shapes, colors, and sizes of fruits and vegetables.
Preschool
• Have them help put items in bags.
• Count the items as they are put in the bag.
• Spell the names of fruits and vegetables.
Grade school
• Talk about how fruits and vegetables are grown and where they are grown.
• Talk about fruits and vegetables eaten in other cultures, and try new ones.
Cooking
All ages can learn the importance of good hand washing and sanitation techniques. Use “kid-size" tools—if the counter is too high, use a sturdy step stool or have children sit at the kitchen table.
Toddlers
• Give them play foods or pots, pans, bowls and spoons to help "cook."
Preschool
• Have them help measure ingredients
• Have them help combine and stir ingredients
Grade school
• Make simple, no-bake recipes.
Gardening
• Plant seeds in containers—you don’t need a formal garden to grow your own!
Healthy Eating – notes taken from www.kidshealth.org
Whether you have a toddler or a teen, here are five of the best strategies to improve nutrition and encourage smart eating habits:
1. Have regular family meals.
2. Serve a variety of healthy foods and snacks.
3. Be a role model by eating healthy yourself.
4. Avoid battles over food.
5. Involve kids in the process.
But it's not easy when everyone is juggling busy schedules and convenience food, such as fast food, is so readily available.
Here are some ways to incorporate all five strategies into your routine.
Family Meals
Family meals are a comforting ritual for both parents and kids. Children like the predictability of family meals and parents get a chance to catch up with their kids. Kids who take part in regular family meals are also:
• more likely to eat fruits, vegetables, and grains
• less likely to snack on unhealthy foods
• less likely to smoke, use marijuana, or drink alcohol
In addition, family meals offer the chance to introduce kids to new foods and to act as a role model for healthy eating.
Teens may turn up their noses at the prospect of a family meal — not surprising because they're busy and want to be more independent. Yet studies find that teens still want their parents' advice and counsel, so use mealtime as a chance to reconnect. Also, consider trying these strategies:
• Allow your teen to invite a friend to dinner.
• Involve your teen in meal planning and preparation.
• Keep mealtime calm and congenial — no lectures or arguing.
What counts as a family meal? Any time you and your family eat together — whether it's takeout food or a home-cooked meal with all the trimmings. Strive for nutritious food and a time when everyone can be there. This may mean eating dinner a little later to accommodate a child who's at sports practice. It can also mean setting aside time on the weekends, such as Sunday brunch, when it may be more convenient to gather as a group.
Stocking Up on Healthy Foods
Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what's available at home. That's why it's important to control the supply lines — the foods that you serve for meals and have on hand for snacks. Follow these basic guidelines:
• Work fruits and vegetables into the daily routine, aiming for the goal of at least five servings a day. Be sure you serve fruit or vegetables at every meal.
• Make it easy for kids to choose healthy snacks by keeping fruits and vegetables on hand and ready to eat. Other good snacks include low-fat yogurt, peanut butter and celery, or whole-grain crackers and cheese.
• Serve lean meats and other good sources of protein, such as fish, eggs, beans, and nuts.
• Choose whole-grain breads and cereals so kids get more fiber.
• Limit fat intake by avoiding deep-fried foods and choosing healthier cooking methods, such as broiling, grilling, roasting, and steaming. Choose low-fat or nonfat dairy products.
• Limit fast food and low-nutrient snacks, such as chips and candy. But don't completely ban favorite snacks from your home. Instead, make them "once-in-a-while" foods, so kids don't feel deprived.
• Limit sugary drinks, such as soda and fruit-flavored drinks. Serve water and low-fat milk instead.
How to Be a Role Model
The best way for you to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself. Kids will follow the lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and not overindulging in the less nutritious stuff, you'll be sending the right message.
Another way to be a good role model is to serve appropriate portions and not overeat. Talk about your feelings of fullness, especially with younger children. You might say, "This is delicious, but I'm full, so I'm going to stop eating." Similarly, parents who are always dieting or complaining about their bodies may foster these same negative feelings in their kids. Try to keep a positive approach about food.
Don't Battle Over Food
It's easy for food to become a source of conflict. Well-intentioned parents might find themselves bargaining or bribing kids so they eat the healthy food in front of them. A better strategy is to give kids some control, but to also limit the kind of foods available at home.
Kids should decide if they're hungry, what they will eat from the foods served, and when they're full. Parents control which foods are available to the child, both at mealtime and between meals. Here are some guidelines to follow:
• Try to establish a predictable schedule of meals and snacks. It's OK to choose not to eat when both parents and kids know when to expect the next meal or snack.
• Try not to force kids to clean their plates. Doing so teaches kids to override feelings of fullness.
• Try not to bribe or reward kids with food. Avoid using dessert as the prize for eating the meal.
• Try not to use food as a way of showing love. When you want to show love, give kids a hug, some of your time, or praise.
Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
Date reviewed: February 2009
Foods that are healthy, fun to prep and put on our palates!
GOOFY WALDORF SALAD
2 cups grated carrot
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
4 to 6 tbsp. mayonnaise OR yogurt
2 tsp. lemon juice
8 ice cream cones
In a large mixing bowl, stir all ingredients well. Scoop into ice cream cones. Serves 8
Fish In A Pond
2 cups low-fat cream cheese or cheese spread
Fish-shaped crackers
16 celery ribs, stems removed
Scoop the cream cheese into a bowl. (You can tint the cream cheese with blue food coloring to make it look like a pond.) Place the goldfish in a separate bowl, or surround the "pond" with them. Let the kids dip the celery sticks into the cheese, then into the bowl of crackers to "catch" a fish. Serves 8
Cereal Bracelets
• Fruit loops
• Yarn
Helpful Hands
Kids will make good choices, taking fruits and vegetables over less nutritious foods, when given a chance. Encourage healthy eating by creating a supportive environment, where parents and other caregivers model healthy eating. Involving children in shopping, cooking family meals and even gardening are other important steps in getting kids interested in fruits and vegetables.
Shopping
Toddlers
• When at the store, talk about the names, shapes, colors, and sizes of fruits and vegetables.
Preschool
• Have them help put items in bags.
• Count the items as they are put in the bag.
• Spell the names of fruits and vegetables.
Grade school
• Talk about how fruits and vegetables are grown and where they are grown.
• Talk about fruits and vegetables eaten in other cultures, and try new ones.
Cooking
All ages can learn the importance of good hand washing and sanitation techniques. Use “kid-size" tools—if the counter is too high, use a sturdy step stool or have children sit at the kitchen table.
Toddlers
• Give them play foods or pots, pans, bowls and spoons to help "cook."
Preschool
• Have them help measure ingredients
• Have them help combine and stir ingredients
Grade school
• Make simple, no-bake recipes.
Gardening
• Plant seeds in containers—you don’t need a formal garden to grow your own!
Healthy Eating – notes taken from www.kidshealth.org
Whether you have a toddler or a teen, here are five of the best strategies to improve nutrition and encourage smart eating habits:
1. Have regular family meals.
2. Serve a variety of healthy foods and snacks.
3. Be a role model by eating healthy yourself.
4. Avoid battles over food.
5. Involve kids in the process.
But it's not easy when everyone is juggling busy schedules and convenience food, such as fast food, is so readily available.
Here are some ways to incorporate all five strategies into your routine.
Family Meals
Family meals are a comforting ritual for both parents and kids. Children like the predictability of family meals and parents get a chance to catch up with their kids. Kids who take part in regular family meals are also:
• more likely to eat fruits, vegetables, and grains
• less likely to snack on unhealthy foods
• less likely to smoke, use marijuana, or drink alcohol
In addition, family meals offer the chance to introduce kids to new foods and to act as a role model for healthy eating.
Teens may turn up their noses at the prospect of a family meal — not surprising because they're busy and want to be more independent. Yet studies find that teens still want their parents' advice and counsel, so use mealtime as a chance to reconnect. Also, consider trying these strategies:
• Allow your teen to invite a friend to dinner.
• Involve your teen in meal planning and preparation.
• Keep mealtime calm and congenial — no lectures or arguing.
What counts as a family meal? Any time you and your family eat together — whether it's takeout food or a home-cooked meal with all the trimmings. Strive for nutritious food and a time when everyone can be there. This may mean eating dinner a little later to accommodate a child who's at sports practice. It can also mean setting aside time on the weekends, such as Sunday brunch, when it may be more convenient to gather as a group.
Stocking Up on Healthy Foods
Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what's available at home. That's why it's important to control the supply lines — the foods that you serve for meals and have on hand for snacks. Follow these basic guidelines:
• Work fruits and vegetables into the daily routine, aiming for the goal of at least five servings a day. Be sure you serve fruit or vegetables at every meal.
• Make it easy for kids to choose healthy snacks by keeping fruits and vegetables on hand and ready to eat. Other good snacks include low-fat yogurt, peanut butter and celery, or whole-grain crackers and cheese.
• Serve lean meats and other good sources of protein, such as fish, eggs, beans, and nuts.
• Choose whole-grain breads and cereals so kids get more fiber.
• Limit fat intake by avoiding deep-fried foods and choosing healthier cooking methods, such as broiling, grilling, roasting, and steaming. Choose low-fat or nonfat dairy products.
• Limit fast food and low-nutrient snacks, such as chips and candy. But don't completely ban favorite snacks from your home. Instead, make them "once-in-a-while" foods, so kids don't feel deprived.
• Limit sugary drinks, such as soda and fruit-flavored drinks. Serve water and low-fat milk instead.
How to Be a Role Model
The best way for you to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself. Kids will follow the lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and not overindulging in the less nutritious stuff, you'll be sending the right message.
Another way to be a good role model is to serve appropriate portions and not overeat. Talk about your feelings of fullness, especially with younger children. You might say, "This is delicious, but I'm full, so I'm going to stop eating." Similarly, parents who are always dieting or complaining about their bodies may foster these same negative feelings in their kids. Try to keep a positive approach about food.
Don't Battle Over Food
It's easy for food to become a source of conflict. Well-intentioned parents might find themselves bargaining or bribing kids so they eat the healthy food in front of them. A better strategy is to give kids some control, but to also limit the kind of foods available at home.
Kids should decide if they're hungry, what they will eat from the foods served, and when they're full. Parents control which foods are available to the child, both at mealtime and between meals. Here are some guidelines to follow:
• Try to establish a predictable schedule of meals and snacks. It's OK to choose not to eat when both parents and kids know when to expect the next meal or snack.
• Try not to force kids to clean their plates. Doing so teaches kids to override feelings of fullness.
• Try not to bribe or reward kids with food. Avoid using dessert as the prize for eating the meal.
• Try not to use food as a way of showing love. When you want to show love, give kids a hug, some of your time, or praise.
Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
Date reviewed: February 2009
Foods that are healthy, fun to prep and put on our palates!
GOOFY WALDORF SALAD
2 cups grated carrot
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
4 to 6 tbsp. mayonnaise OR yogurt
2 tsp. lemon juice
8 ice cream cones
In a large mixing bowl, stir all ingredients well. Scoop into ice cream cones. Serves 8
Fish In A Pond
2 cups low-fat cream cheese or cheese spread
Fish-shaped crackers
16 celery ribs, stems removed
Scoop the cream cheese into a bowl. (You can tint the cream cheese with blue food coloring to make it look like a pond.) Place the goldfish in a separate bowl, or surround the "pond" with them. Let the kids dip the celery sticks into the cheese, then into the bowl of crackers to "catch" a fish. Serves 8
Cereal Bracelets
• Fruit loops
• Yarn
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Prayer Request - Update
Here is a prayer request update on Bethany's Mother.
Thanks for praying for us - we genuinely appreciate it. We met with Dr Schulz today-- the radiology oncologist. After the tumor board met on Feb 3, it was pretty well decided that Marsha should have the radiation and that it was possible to do it since so many years had elapsed since the last radiation treatment 14 yrs ago. The tumor board, we learned today, is made up of 5 radiology oncologists, 3 medical oncologists and various other drs in the area. They have discussed Marsha's case twice now and even though it has been a rather winding path we are getting things done for Marsha's well-being.
Marsha will go in next Tuesday for the "mapping" and whatever prep work that needs to be done. She can't start the actual treatments until the end of March because the chemo that she is on now is radiation sensitive so it needs some time to dissipate out of her body. (Simple explanation).
She will have about 5 or 5 and a half weeks - every day - treatment - half hour long. Then she will have another week and a half to two weeks of a boost dose that is more concentrated on the sites they suspect with the "dirty" margins. So the total is about 7 weeks. We are hoping she will be finished before Elsa's wedding.
The treatments will be done in such a way to protect her heart and lungs as much as possible. Dr Schulz was pleasant and is overseeing Marsha's treatments personally so we are grateful.
Thanks again for praying for us. If you have any questions, please ask.
Thanks for praying for us - we genuinely appreciate it. We met with Dr Schulz today-- the radiology oncologist. After the tumor board met on Feb 3, it was pretty well decided that Marsha should have the radiation and that it was possible to do it since so many years had elapsed since the last radiation treatment 14 yrs ago. The tumor board, we learned today, is made up of 5 radiology oncologists, 3 medical oncologists and various other drs in the area. They have discussed Marsha's case twice now and even though it has been a rather winding path we are getting things done for Marsha's well-being.
Marsha will go in next Tuesday for the "mapping" and whatever prep work that needs to be done. She can't start the actual treatments until the end of March because the chemo that she is on now is radiation sensitive so it needs some time to dissipate out of her body. (Simple explanation).
She will have about 5 or 5 and a half weeks - every day - treatment - half hour long. Then she will have another week and a half to two weeks of a boost dose that is more concentrated on the sites they suspect with the "dirty" margins. So the total is about 7 weeks. We are hoping she will be finished before Elsa's wedding.
The treatments will be done in such a way to protect her heart and lungs as much as possible. Dr Schulz was pleasant and is overseeing Marsha's treatments personally so we are grateful.
Thanks again for praying for us. If you have any questions, please ask.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
note
Hello Mom's,
Just wanted to say thank you to Katie for hosting our last "ladies night"! You did a great job and we all had a lot of fun (couldn't you tell--we stayed sooo late!). Also, wanted to remind everyone that our next play date is set for Feb.26 (9:30-11:00 a.m.) at the church. We are going to be doing food fun with our kids. Please check ou the list of food items below, and let us know if you can help contribute to our food projects. Just leave a comment and let us know which item in bold you can bring---Thanks ahead of time for participating! Remember, we have quite a few new mom's coming to church, so keep your eyes open and reach out to them. If you think this is something they would enjoy, give 'em an invite!
On a more serious note, I just wanted you all to be lifting up our sister Bethany B. in prayer (she doesn't know I am going to write this) as her mother is struggling with breast cancer. Pray for Bethany and her mother--what a trying time--I am so burdened for them all. Thank You sisters! We love you Bethany and are here for you!!!
Sincerely, Anya
p.s. Sandy approached me at church today and said that she forgot a very important ingredient when she was giving all of us the Beef Stroganoff (sp?) recipe. She said that we have to add 8oz. of sour cream during the last 45 min. of it cooking in the crock pot. :)
Just wanted to say thank you to Katie for hosting our last "ladies night"! You did a great job and we all had a lot of fun (couldn't you tell--we stayed sooo late!). Also, wanted to remind everyone that our next play date is set for Feb.26 (9:30-11:00 a.m.) at the church. We are going to be doing food fun with our kids. Please check ou the list of food items below, and let us know if you can help contribute to our food projects. Just leave a comment and let us know which item in bold you can bring---Thanks ahead of time for participating! Remember, we have quite a few new mom's coming to church, so keep your eyes open and reach out to them. If you think this is something they would enjoy, give 'em an invite!
On a more serious note, I just wanted you all to be lifting up our sister Bethany B. in prayer (she doesn't know I am going to write this) as her mother is struggling with breast cancer. Pray for Bethany and her mother--what a trying time--I am so burdened for them all. Thank You sisters! We love you Bethany and are here for you!!!
Sincerely, Anya
p.s. Sandy approached me at church today and said that she forgot a very important ingredient when she was giving all of us the Beef Stroganoff (sp?) recipe. She said that we have to add 8oz. of sour cream during the last 45 min. of it cooking in the crock pot. :)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Fun Foods for Your Picky Little Person
Our next play date will be focused on FOOD! Foods that are healthy, fun to prep and put on our palates!
Please let us know if there’s an item in bold, down below that you could bring to the play date. Please do this by commenting below this entry.
Thank you in advance!
Goofy Waldorf Salad Items:
2 cups grated carrot
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
4 to 6 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tsp. lemon juice
8 ice cream cones
Fish In A Pond Items:
2 cups low-fat cream cheese
Fish-shaped crackers
8 celery ribs, stems removed
Blue Food Coloring
Cereal Bracelet Items:
Fruit Loops Cereal
Yarn
Please let us know if there’s an item in bold, down below that you could bring to the play date. Please do this by commenting below this entry.
Thank you in advance!
Goofy Waldorf Salad Items:
2 cups grated carrot
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
4 to 6 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tsp. lemon juice
8 ice cream cones
Fish In A Pond Items:
2 cups low-fat cream cheese
Fish-shaped crackers
8 celery ribs, stems removed
Blue Food Coloring
Cereal Bracelet Items:
Fruit Loops Cereal
Yarn
Notes from our 'Cabin Fever Fun' Play Date!
At our first gathering this month, we asked you to think of a place that you could ‘jump in’ with your child. Taking a “seize the moment” approach! How did that challenge you these past few weeks? Would anyone like to share what challenged you in thought and/or in action?
Some of my own personal notes and experiences… I have noticed how much it means to Ashlee when instead of planning an activity, I would just jump on to her bed, and start playing dolly’s with her. Or crawl under her thousands of blankets on the floor to be an animal, or make a fort…. They have they’re own imaginations, and ways of playing, and I personally think that it can be “so cool” to them, if we just become a part of that…. Rather then everything having to be structured and scheduled, planned and laid out.
Some notes I have written down from the book ‘ the mom you’re meant to be ‘ by Cheri Fuller:
A quote from Evelyn Nown
Perhaps parents would enjoy their children more if they stopped to realize the film of childhood can never be run through for a second showing.
Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Another quote, this from Edith Hunter, “the walks and talks we have with our two-year-olds in red boots have a great deal to do with the values they will cherish as adults.”
"Life is a gift. Very day is a gift. As you give your time to God each day, keep in mind what’s most important. Then like the girl who spun straw into gold in the fairy tale “Rumpelstilskin,” you can use this time and see each moment turn into gold.”
Cabin Fever Cures!
Is your toddler bouncing off the walls during the cold winter months? Read below to find a possible cure for your little one.
Cure #1
Get the cars out of the garage and pull the door down. Turn on the radio and play! Bounce balls, ride tricycles, and let that energy out. If you don’t have a garage, then try bringing a tricycle down to your basement, and let him/her play while you take care of the laundry…
Cure #2
You may not realize it, but your kitchen is an orchestra waiting to happen. Pots, pans, eggbeaters, graters, forks and mugs are just a few of the items bursting with symphonic potential. Tap everything. See what rings, pings and sings!
Cure #3
Allow your child to participate in daily activities/chores.
Example A) Print off a grocery list for your child, with a few items you need, in picture form.
Example B) When cooking dinner each evening, set up your child’s cooking station. Counter or table, play dough and a few of his/her kitchen toys that are easy to wash. Enjoy watching him/her be your little shadow.
Cure #4
Watch family vacation videos
Cure #5
Check out this website for more ideas! www.parents-choice.org
Some of my own personal notes and experiences… I have noticed how much it means to Ashlee when instead of planning an activity, I would just jump on to her bed, and start playing dolly’s with her. Or crawl under her thousands of blankets on the floor to be an animal, or make a fort…. They have they’re own imaginations, and ways of playing, and I personally think that it can be “so cool” to them, if we just become a part of that…. Rather then everything having to be structured and scheduled, planned and laid out.
Some notes I have written down from the book ‘ the mom you’re meant to be ‘ by Cheri Fuller:
A quote from Evelyn Nown
Perhaps parents would enjoy their children more if they stopped to realize the film of childhood can never be run through for a second showing.
Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Another quote, this from Edith Hunter, “the walks and talks we have with our two-year-olds in red boots have a great deal to do with the values they will cherish as adults.”
"Life is a gift. Very day is a gift. As you give your time to God each day, keep in mind what’s most important. Then like the girl who spun straw into gold in the fairy tale “Rumpelstilskin,” you can use this time and see each moment turn into gold.”
Cabin Fever Cures!
Is your toddler bouncing off the walls during the cold winter months? Read below to find a possible cure for your little one.
Cure #1
Get the cars out of the garage and pull the door down. Turn on the radio and play! Bounce balls, ride tricycles, and let that energy out. If you don’t have a garage, then try bringing a tricycle down to your basement, and let him/her play while you take care of the laundry…
Cure #2
You may not realize it, but your kitchen is an orchestra waiting to happen. Pots, pans, eggbeaters, graters, forks and mugs are just a few of the items bursting with symphonic potential. Tap everything. See what rings, pings and sings!
Cure #3
Allow your child to participate in daily activities/chores.
Example A) Print off a grocery list for your child, with a few items you need, in picture form.
Example B) When cooking dinner each evening, set up your child’s cooking station. Counter or table, play dough and a few of his/her kitchen toys that are easy to wash. Enjoy watching him/her be your little shadow.
Cure #4
Watch family vacation videos
Cure #5
Check out this website for more ideas! www.parents-choice.org
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Cabin Fever Fun!
Assignment time! :)
If you could let us know, one thing that your family does to keep cabin fever to a minimum during these winter months, e-mail it to timeoutformoms@gmail.com
and/or
We challenge you and your family to come up with a new, creative, inexpensive way to have a 'cabin-fever-free', fun day! And then tell us what you did, and how it went!
We intend to share all of our advise and stories during our next gathering!
Looking forward to our upcoming 'Cabin Fever' play date!
If you could let us know, one thing that your family does to keep cabin fever to a minimum during these winter months, e-mail it to timeoutformoms@gmail.com
and/or
We challenge you and your family to come up with a new, creative, inexpensive way to have a 'cabin-fever-free', fun day! And then tell us what you did, and how it went!
We intend to share all of our advise and stories during our next gathering!
Looking forward to our upcoming 'Cabin Fever' play date!
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