Answered Prayer

My heart is full of thanksgiving for answered prayer.

I have waited many years for these answers.

Knowing that God is God and that God is good is enough.

He knows the why of everything and I can simply trust.

Thank you Jesus.

TODDLER TALK

Terrific Toddlers

President Avenue Community Church

440 President Avenue (corner Churchill Street)

KIRRAWEE, SYDNEY     

Monday 5th September 7.30 p.m.

Gold coin donation

Family Fatigue

The weekend papers included an article on family fatigue.
Apparently it is common for families of primary aged children to be racing from organised activity to activity.
Soccer, music, dance, scouts, swimming, art, football, athletics, netball . .

Of course these activites have many benefits for the children.
However more than one or two at any one time can cause tiredness and anxiety.

The article highlighted the importance of allowing children time to play.
To simply be kids.
To dream.
To imagine.
To create.
To rest.
To read.
To enjoy.

Balance is the key.

Beatitudes

The beatitudes are found at Matthew 5: 3-12

Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they who mourn,

for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,

for they shall possess the earth.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice,

for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful,

for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure of heart,

for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they shall be called sons of God.

Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice sake,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.



Terrific Toddlers TALK

Saturday 6th August

2 p.m - 4 p.m.

Illawarra Christian School (library)

Albion Park

All Welcome

A Sample Schedule

Sample Schedule

Breakfast – manners

Play time – self-play adeptness

Video/TV – focus and concentration

Time with Mum – pleasant words

Craft/Table Activity – kindness

Outside play – sibling friendship

Lunch – patience

Reading time – verbal self-control

Nap/Rest – quietness

Free Play – tidiness

Chores – helpfulness

Bath – verses and rhymes

Video – obedience

Dinner – cheerfulness

Family fun – love

Bed ritual - peace

# sample schedule on left teaching orderliness and self-discipline

# suggested virtues on right that could be taught for each activity



Sleep and Food Issues

Why are toddler issues with food and sleep so emotional?

A lack of sleep affects everyone in the household and long regular sleep is a basic need for a child's optimal growth.

A picky eater can make mealtimes unpleasant for everyone in the family and good nutrition is a basic necessity of life.

Food and sleep are the most popular topics for questions I receive (with toilet training and sibling issues a close second!)

There are lots of ideas on how to deal with each of these issues, and most parents try a number of approaches in their search for success.

A wholistic approach looks at the toddler's whole day, not just the food or sleep issue in isolation.

A parent-led pattern for the entire day gently shows that mum and dad choose the events for the whole day.
This means that battles over particular parts of the day (including meals and naps) are greatly minimised bacause you are not suddenly shifting from the child being in charge (in their little minds) to the parent now taking an isolated stand.

Will the battles cease by Saturday?
No.
Everything worthwhile takes time and effort.
Change is hard.
Progress will gradually emerge in the weeks to come.