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Family-Nurturing ComunnicationBack to School Pep Rally



Okay Moms and Dads, Let's Get it On

Labeled as the last of the summer, make the weekend  a get ready for the best school year ever for your kids

                     One Step Pep Rally  Weekend that has four ingredients: 

Because this is to be a Fun, Joyous Ocassion, Get in the party mood going;  snacks, balloons party hats streamers 

  1. Leave  cell phones, laptops, friends in a basket at the front door…no TV’s, video games. Start early enough in the evening in order that attention can be on each child  as they each assess their last years failures and successes in a healthy, no-guilt positive way.
  2. Decide on a Motto and Theme for the School Year. Each child can have their own theme but try to have a motto that is fit for everyone. 
Because the motto was key to the year's success for the kids and for us as parents in our own duties and activities, we usually used the Book of Proverbs as the source of the motto  because of its emphasis on wisdom
Posted by MOMLETTES by Miss Huldah at 09-03-2011 04:57 PM | Add Comment

To Buy or Not to Buy? That is the Question! Part 2


Dear Momlette Readers,

How's it going with the bedtime change? Remember, I write from experience not from theory. When my children were school age this is how we got ready for the new school year with our children; and remember from the book,  (http://www.jbhgroup.com)   it was also during the hard financial times of previous recessions for our family also.
 
1. To Buy or Not to Buy
The question is how to get ready when funds are not readily available. For instance, if your next check doesn’t arrive until after the first week of school and you can’t purchase until then, you can still prepare.

2. Change the parameters, the factors that make the rules for how to prepare for going back to school; backpacks, lunch boxes, notebooks etc.

3. Provide a pleasant experience. It doesn't cost anything to make a memorable time of getting into the routine of returning to school.

Next week's Activity; Recalling math skills and enjoyable reading activity at no cost.

Continuing in Him,
Miss Huldah
Posted by MOMLETTES by Miss Huldah at 08-05-2011 05:56 PM | Add Comment

To Buy or Not to Buy? That is the Question


Dear Momlette Readers,

Back to School! Kids aren't ready to hear it, your bank account is not ready for it either. Here is a tip on "Preparation for Return" that doesn't require a purchase. 

 Suggestion One: First Week in August:

Don't wait until the week before school starts to get back to school Bed Time (BT).  
School-aged children (1st through 5th grades) get 9.5 hours, but experts recommend 10-11 hours." from sleep for kids . org:

Start the first week. one half hour earlier than what has been the BTduring the summer.
If the difference is two hours more than the school year BT, make it one hour earlier. Make BT enjoyable not rushed.

  •  Plan ahead
  • Turn off all jittery, stimulating, non-conducive to sleep activity
  • Prayer

 As we start the new school year together,remember you'll find many articles and updates on my website:

http://www.jbhgroup.com 

Blessings Moms
Miss Huldah
 

Posted by MOMLETTES by Miss Huldah at 07-30-2011 09:40 AM | Add Comment

Family-Nurturing Communication Topic: How to Deal With Celebrititis

Dear Momlette Reader,

As if you don’t have enough on your plate, how are you and your family dealing with your reality and "Reality TV?"  Is it a topic of discussion in the family? It needs to be; for the family, with the family!

  Has anyone in the family come down with “Celebrititis”, the condition of celebrity mania? If so, 
how are you dealing with it? What are the symtoms?

 

  • According to the Urban Dictionary, "Celebrititis is an overwhelming obsession with celebrities, typified by talking to them as if they were your good friends, claiming life changing epiphanies on their behalf and /or raising them to god-status and, there are more than 12  off-shoots from the word celebrity into the language vernacular"; not the least of which is "celebritize", the act of making the average guy or gal into a celebrity."
  • The question you might ask is, “Why do I need to “deal with Celebrititis; for that matter, what is it?
    You might think that celebrity news/gossip is harmless and innocent.

 

If you think celebrity news/gossip is harmless and innocent activity for your “Tween” here’s some information that you’ll need for your self as a concern parent. Then add it to the list of topics for family communication time.

Posted by MOMLETTES by Miss Huldah at 08-02-2010 08:17 AM | Add Comment

Mother's Day Greetings with Encouraging Love from Miss Huldah

 Dear Momlette Reader,
All of us Moms wear many hats throughout our day; never knowing which one will be called upon in a moments notice. Keep in mind that the appreciation factor does not always kick in immediately. Through the years, I found so much encouragement in the quote you’ve seen here before. It's from Edith Schaeffer;

"The thing about real life is that important events don’t announce themselves.
Trumpets don’t blow, drums don’t beat to let you know you are going to meet the most important person you’ve ever met, or read the most important thing you are ever going to read, or have the most important conversation you are ever going to have, or spend the most important week you are ever going to spend.
Usually something that is going to change your whole life is a memory before you can stop and be impressed about it.
You don’t usually have a chance to get excited about that sort of thing…ahead of time!”

So profound as observation this is..Be Blessed  as Mom,

Miss Huldah
Posted by MOMLETTES by Miss Huldah at 05-07-2010 01:46 PM | Add Comment

Laid Off? You are Not Alone! The Intricate Balance

 
Dear Momlette Readers,

If you been feeling vulnerable to your current  circumstances and  events causing you and your family to be overwhelmed, know this You Are Not Alone. If  you  find yourself swirling around  attempting to figure out what to do next One of the hardest things to do now right now is to believe that the God of All Creation cares about your plight. It is important to have confidence and trust in the Word of God when the days seem to be more than you can bear.
  • When you become discouraged remember this:  “God is very close to the broken-hearted, binds up their wounds, and saves those who are crushed in spirit” Psalm 34: 18; Psalm 143: 3
 I'm familiar with your fear, your panic, and worry; remember for the book, I've been were you are. 

I understand the morning and evening lamentation, “How am I going to take care of my family; what are we going to do?Today, the Lord wants you to know that He's very close to you...


"Seek the Lord while you can find Him. Call upon Hiim now while He is near.” Isaiah 55: 6

"Come to Me and I will give you rest...." He desires to comfort your frayed nerves, frayed from carrying the burden of loss wages, loss sleep or other losses. He continues.  "All of you who work so hard beneath a heavy yoke. Wear My yoke-for it fits perfectly-and let me teach you; for I am gentle and humble and you shall find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:28

Continuing in Him,

Miss Huldah
 
Posted by MOMLETTES by Miss Huldah at 03-01-2010 02:50 PM | Add Comment

Family-Devotion Topic:Meaning of the Gospel of John 10:10b

Good Morning Momlette Reader,

Whew! It’s hard to believe that Christmas was just a month ago. Remember  how busy you were with the celebration of our Savior's Birth.

 "And now, all glory to God who is able to keep you from stumbling, and who will bring you into His glorious presence innocent of sin and with great joy. All glory to Him, who alone is God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Yes, glory, majesty, power, and authority belong to Him, in the beginning, now and evermore." Jude 24,25

He willingly came into the world as an innocent little baby even though He left the glories of heaven to become out Savior. He was the light of the world when He died. He now lives at the right Hand of the Father to make intercession for us . His resurrection power allows us to have life and have it more abundantly. John 10:10b

Let the truth of that scripture passage be the point of meditation for your family this week during family devotions. He died to set us free! Study what more abundantly means..does it mean more money, more toys,clothes,cars; discuss this meaning for the 21st century. Remember, always,

Continuing in Him,
Miss Huldah
Posted by MOMLETTES by Miss Huldah at 01-25-2010 08:44 AM | Add Comment

Christmas Gift~ The BEST Gift Has Already Been Given~Jesus Christ

Merry Christmas Dear Momlette Readers and
Members of  Family-Nurturing Communication 

During Advent we sang  "O Come, O Come Emmanuel and Ransom  Captive Israel
Who mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God Appear.
Rejoice, Rejoice,  Emmanuel Shall Come to Thee O Israel."

Now that its Christmas, we Joyfully Sing,

"Joy to the World the Lord has Come:
Let Earth Receive Her King
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room
And Heaven and Nature Sing."

Because

"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Glory to the New Born King
Peace on Earth and Mercy Mild
God and Sinners Reconciled
Joyful all Ye Nations Rise
Join the Triumph of the Skies
With the Angelic Host Proclaim
Christ is Born in Bethlehem."

Continuing in Him!!

Miss Huldah
Posted by MOMLETTES by Miss Huldah at 12-24-2009 07:24 PM | Add Comment

Family-Nurturing Communication: What is It?

Dear Momlette Reader,
Recently, an article in a home design magazine caught my attention. The daughter of a famous designer was describing her bedroom; the accompanying photos were equally  inviting.  Using glowing terms of peaceful conversation, nurturing-comfort, I found myself wanting to cuddle up and stay awhile.

 In a Nutshell that's Family-Nurturing  Communication, It's So Comforting that Family Members Want to Cuddle-up, Snuggle and Stay While. Perhaps this is what the Lord had in mind for the family.

 
"Thy Kingdom Come on Earth as it is in Heaven.

 “Husbands, show the same kind of love to your wives as Christ showed to the Church when He died for her to make her holy and clean, washed by baptism  and God's word; so that He could give her to Himself as a glorious church without a single spot or wrinkle or any other blemish being holy and without a single fault."  Continuing the BluePrint for nurturing communication: 

"That is how husbands should treat their wives, loving them as part of themselves. Love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her”; "husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies..”

When your husband loves and cares for you with that example, that passion, it becomes easy and natural to follow the instruction for us wives:
 
“You wives must submit to your husband’s leadership in the same way you submit to the Lord. For a husband is in charge of his wife in the same way Christ is in charge of His body, the church.(He gave His very life to take care of it and be its Savior."  King James and Living Bible Translations  Ephesians 5:


We, my husband and I, were encouraged to continue with the wisdom written centuries ago:
"Children obey your parents; this is the right thing to do because God has placed them in authority over you.Honor your Father and Mother..this is the first of God's Ten Commandments that ends with a promise"

The Lord's plan for the family communication is one of nurturing-discipline; He longs to guide us into common-unity with His Word.

Continuing in Him,
Miss Huldah

Posted by MOMLETTES by Miss Huldah at 12-02-2009 04:48 PM | Add Comment

November "Thankful for My Family" Month

Dear Momlette Reader,

Cathy in Illinois, wrote  asking how to begin to bring her young children into the mindset of gratitude in a "lost-everything economy."

Step One: Remember what you are establishing in your family; a relationship with the God of All Creation through His Son, Jesus Christ. He is the loving Father for you, your husband and your children. He declares to us, His children.
 

 The Lord offers us His Mercy daily..."He daily loads us with benefits." Psalm 68: 19

Listen to this encouragement from Jesus Himself..

"Are you worried, burned out on religion? Come to Me..get away with me and you'll recover your  life  I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."

" I will never leave you or forsake you." Hebrews 13:5

Miss Huldah
Continuing in Him



 

Posted by MOMLETTES by Miss Huldah at 11-09-2009 03:03 PM | Add Comment
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