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Janine Claire Robinson
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Welcome to my little writing corner. I count my many blessings to be a cherished wife and an ever-learning-loving-growing mother to 3 amazing children this side of Heaven and a precious little boy in Heaven. Together as a family we pastor a precious church community called Redeeming Hope Church. I've had the privilege of loving and following Jesus Christ since my earliest memories as a child. No matter what I've gone through in life, He has always been so present. At heart, I'm an encourager ... so this is a place where I get to wear my heart on my sleeve and share my journey of learning to live a life of love in action.

A post for us parents ...

Raising my 2 little girls, I am always scrounging around for some great parenting tips. Here are 4 tips I read this morning that make so much sense!!

"Parenting is not a call to be perfect - just to be real."

1) Learn together: intentionally look for things you can do together - read the books they love, watch movies you can both enjoy ... in essence, take notice of the things that interest them and find ways to share their interests.

2) Listen, listen ... LISTEN: Before you tell your child what to do or get angry with him/her, ask them to help you understand what makes them behave that way.

3) Live out your values: Modelling is the best teacher of all. You opinion about your child does matter to him/her. 

4) Love unconditionally and tell your child so, even if you don't like the way your child is acting or the choices he's making. Make your home - and you - a safe place. 

(taken from the book "Questions kids ask about sex: honest answers for every age")

 

 

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Adeye said…
Ha---That's just the book I need :) In light of recent discussions in our home, I'll take all the advice I can get!
Thanks for sharing my friend.
Oh how I would love coffee and a chat.
A
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Janine Claire Robinson said…
It is so brilliant my friend!! You totally should get your hands on a copy. I'm only a few chapters in, and so far so good. Your blog put me into quick action to get all the answers ready - ha ha ha ...
Sunday, March 01, 2009
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