Knexions Parents

How do you make sure the argument you had with your kid didn’t harm your relationship? https://theparentcue.org/how-to-build-a-bridge-back-to-you/

Yesterday, we learned that we can make peace with others. Talk to your kids about a time when you needed to make peace with someone.

As you think about celebrating Easter this past week...Remind yourself and your family what it’s all about. http://bit.ly/WhatisEaster

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Happy Easter, Everyone! Jesus is alive! Tell us how you are celebrating Easter Sunday?

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This week in the story of the golden calf, we learned that if we don't practice being patient, it could cost us something.

Moms (and dads) are superhuman. We can fold a load of laundry, make the kids’ lunch, feed the dog, empty the dishwasher, clean the kitchen counters and drink a ...cold cup of coffee simultaneously. And that’s just before 9 a.m. Although we accomplish a lot, it is exhausting. How much do you really have left to give the rest of the day? If you’re anything like most parents, mornings like that leave us feeling tired, short-tempered and just plain moody. Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could accomplish all that needed to be done before 10 a.m. every morning? Sure! But we were not created to constantly operate at full speed. In the midst of life’s demands, we must find a quiet place to breathe. Even God rested on the seventh day! What small thing can you do today to step away, even if it’s only for 5 minutes?

Sometimes, kids are annoying. (Sometimes, kids are...trying.) Admitting that fact doesn’t make you a bad parent, but an honest one. Although you love your kids ...immensely, it’s difficult not to get overly frustrated and react when they’re pushing buttons you didn’t even know you had. On good days, you’re able to keep your eyerolls and sharp responses inside your head, but on bad days . . . well, we all have them. But what if instead of getting angered by our kids’ behaviors, we look at them as traits that will help them grow into successful adults? Reframe your kid’s bossiness as future ambition. When you think of it that way, it helps remove the tension of those moments of deep irritation. Hey, you could be raising a mogul!

This week we learned that when we have to wait, it helps to remember what's TRUE.

Speak kindly to yourself.

So how do we have a positive impact on our child when there are some days we call it a win if our kids ate goldfish and apple juice for lunch? It’s time to change our perspective! Instead of making these moments monumental and formal lessons to be scheduled into our day, move those important times to the everyday. Utilize the natural rhythm that already exists in your family. During drive time have informal conversations with your child like you are their friend; save bedtime for more intimate conversations; in the morning, be their encourager by reminding them who they are and what they are good at... Read more at this link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMCNrvJsw4C/?igshid=jhgtcu4y43qj