“The principle inculcated by the injunction, “Be kindly affectioned one to another” (Romans 12:10), lies at the very foundation of domestic happiness.
Unkindness, complaining, and anger shut Jesus from the dwelling. I saw that angels of God will flee from a house where there are unpleasant words, fretfulness, and strife.”
The Faith I Live By , 267
It’s easy to forget life skill lessons when we are busy considering what mathematics curriculum to use or how to improve a child’s reading comprehension. The lessons of daily living- cooking, cleaning, laundry, yard-care- also teach important skills and help develop positive character traits. What life skill lessons are you intentionally teaching your children this year?
Adventurer Club honors can add a little fun to those life skill lessons – Click here -> Household Arts.
Saw this blog post (linked below) and couldn’t help but think of this quote:
“During the first six or seven years of a child’s life, special attention should be given to its physical training, rather than the intellect. After this period, if the physical constitution is good, the education of both should receive attention. Infancy extends to the age of six or seven years. Up to this period children should be left, like little lambs, to roam around the house and in the yards, in the buoyancy of their spirits, skipping and jumping, free from care and trouble” – Ellen White
“Religious instruction means much more than ordinary instruction. It means that you are to pray with your children, teaching them how to approach Jesus and tell Him all their wants. It means that you are to show in your life that Jesus is everything to you, and that His love makes you patient, kind, forbearing, and yet firm in commanding your children after you, as did Abraham.”
The Adventist Home, 317
“From a child, Timothy knew the Scriptures; and this knowledge was a safeguard to him against the evil influences surrounding him, and the temptation to choose pleasure and selfish gratification before duty. Such a safeguard all our children need; and it should be a part of the work of parents and of Christ’s ambassadors to see that the children are properly instructed in the word of God.”
Gospel Workers 1892, pg 16
” Let the children be patiently and kindly restrained from evil. This restraint, ministered with mercy and tenderness, exercised intelligently, will be a constant school for the children. There are different temperaments in the family, and it is often necessary to let patience have her perfect work. ”
Manuscript Releases Volume 15, pg 44
We don’t talk enough about homeschooling fathers. Nor inspire or encourage them enough, especially since most of them must leave the home each day to provide for the family. Fathers, add these links to your summer reading list, and be reminded of the important role you play in your children’s lives.
“Children nee
d more of their fathers and fathers need more of their children.“The first sentence of Gary Wyatt’s article is so true! The habits that Wyatt encourages homeschooling fathers to develop are timeless.
It is a challenge for a working father to stay closely involved in homeschooling his children. The title of Sarah Toney’s article, Involving Dad: Tips for the Working Father focuses on Dad, but her tips also give Mom some work to do. A great read for both parents.
The late Chris Klicka has left a lasting spiritual legacy in his Top Ten Tips for Homeschool Dads article. He was a lawyer for the HSLDA at the time of his death, which gives the foundation for his 10th tip. His tips are ones that Christian homeschooling fathers should read and re-read often.
Homeschooling Fathers: How Dads Can Help Struggling Readers gives 5 ways a father can help his children with reading. You don’t have to wait until the school year starts to implement these tips – now is a great time to start.
The Adventist Home Educator 