Jean Matthew Hall
Writing Encouraging Words
Category: Inspiration
Tips From Two Year Olds
Get excited! There’s always something new to learn. Make a mess! You can clean up later. Explore! There’s a great big world around you. Dance! It doesn’t matter whether you dance well or not, just dance! Play with your food! Get your fingers in…
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
“Who wants to go see the Christmas lights?” That question was always greeted with lots of, “Me! Me!” and grandchildren rushing to get their jackets on. We’d buckle up and ride around various neighborhoods Oooing and Ahhing at the outdoor lights. I enjoyed the…
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Celebrate!
I’m baking. The wonderful aromas of spices, vanilla & chocolates fill my house. My kitchen is a big mess with flour & sugar everywhere. Chocolate chips & sprinkles decorate my island. My little freezer is bulging with the goodies I’m making to share with…
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MY PINTEREST
I opened a PINTEREST account more than a year ago. Then promptly ignored it. I’ll bet you’ve done something similar before, too. However, a couple of months ago I decided it was time to revisit, learn, conquer the beast. I’m glad I did. Now…
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12 Things You MUST Remember
Yes, I’m back with my lists! If you’re not sure about any of these please leave a comment. I’ll be delighted to explain! • How to be silly. • Ways to honor your child’s feelings. • When to be a good loser. •…
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A Solid Foundation for Children
Excellent wisdom from the book Parenting Your Powerful Child: Bringing an End to the Everyday Battles by Dr. Kevin Leman we read on page 177-178: The society we live in today is a dangerous one. There are plenty of big bad wolves out there…
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Parent’s Good Night Prayer
We sit on the bed beside our child and listen as they pray before going to sleep. Why? • Prayer is a great habit we’re trying to develop in them.• Prayer helps them relax and rest better. • Prayer works. • Prayer reminds them…
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Good Night Prayers
We often teach our children sweet little prayers to say before going to sleep. That’s important! It helps them build a habit of praying before retiring. It helps them learn to trust God. It reminds them that God watches over and protects them. These…
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More Stuff Parents Need to Know
More Stuff Parents Need to Know, Practice, Remember: How to help children understand the relationship between actions (behavior) and consequences—both good and bad. That your encouragement is oxygen to your child’s heart….
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Let the Children March – Review
Another picture book review by Jean Matthew Hall. Last week I reviewed one of the cutest picture books I’ve seen. It was delightful! This week’s picture book could not be any more different from that. Let the Children March is about the 1963 Children’s…
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5 Love Languages of Children-Part 3
In The Five Love Languages of Children we’ve been learning how to fully communicate our love for our children in a language they will best understand. Click HERE to review the 5 Love Languages. Click HERE for the introduction to this series. Today’s question…
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5 Love Languages of Children-Part 2
Last week I posted The Five Love Languages of Children Part 1. Today let’s look at those Five Love Languages. LOVE LANGUAGE #1 – PHYSICAL TOUCH This pretty much covers any form of touching that is relaxed, affirming, playful or loving. For instance: Hugging,…
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