You know, I have been searching for answers for my sweet butterfly Mialee, for a while now. At first I thought that I would find tangible options to help her--something I could do right now to fix this specific thing, and I have found a few of those. However, resoundingly, the overall advice tends to follow these suggestions from President Benson. I think they apply to everyone (and He did too!)
1.Take time to be at the crossroads when children are coming and going.
2.Take time to be a real friend to your children. Listen to them, talk with them, laugh and joke with them, sing with them, play with them, cry with them, hug them, honestly praise them.
3.Take time to read to your children.
4.Take time to pray with your children.
5.Take time to have a meaningful weekly home evening.
6.Take time to be together at mealtimes as often as possible
7.Take time to daily read the scriptures as a family.
8.Take time do to things as a family.
9.Take time to teach your children. “Mothers, you are your children's best teacher. Don't shift this precious responsibility to baby sitters. A mother's love and prayerful concern for her children are her most important ingredients in teaching.”
10.Take time to truly love your children. “A mother's unqualified love approaches Christ-like love.”
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This is so beautiful and applicable JD! I think I'll post it on my blog too - everyone should read this.
I certainly wish I had been better at a few of these. They are timeless advice for mothers. I am posting on my blog too, if that is okay.?
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