27 Sep All in the Family
Allow me to gush: I love being a part of a large family! Eight kids, all singletons –thank you very much! I have friends who have more than eight, and some who are close to the number. For now, we (my husband & I) are...
Author: Irene Freundorfer
27 Sep At the Checkout Counter
Most people get excited for couples expecting their first child, and rightly so. There are still looks of pleasant surprise and congratulations with the second and the third. The fourth pregnancy can bring about moments of silence for some, looks of genuine surprise from others....
27 Sep How Much Does a Baby Really Cost?
I was pregnant for the first time, and feeling a bit anxious, so I asked my brother whose wife had a baby the previous year, "How much does it cost to have a baby on a monthly basis?" David said, "If you can afford a...
27 Sep Finances
How you use your money can either alleviate or produce much stress in your life. It is good to get a handle on your spending habits so that you can channel your money in the right direction. ...
27 Sep Trouble Conceiving
We're trying to get pregnant but it's not working. ...
26 Sep Kids and Sexuality: More Ideas
Right from the time your child is born, that child is watching, soaking in and learning what it means to be human, to relate to others and what love is all about. As they grow, they need to learn the true meaning of love, life...
26 Sep Kids and Sexuality: Your Input
Definitely start young with age-appropriate explanations and expand on it as they get older. Try to be the first one to tell them so they hear it from you and not the others, even if it means the child is younger than you wish....
26 Sep Kids and Sexuality Resources
Disclaimer: These authors are excellent in their areas of expertise. However there potentially could be some statements I disagree with. I nevertheless recommend them as great reads. Use your discretion. DAUGHTERS IN DANGER, SENSE & SEXUALITY and much more Abstinence Guide by Dr. Meg Meeker Start Preparing for the Teen Years...
26 Sep Start Preparing for the teen years
by Mary Beth Bonacci Bonacci is a syndicated columnist based in Denver, and the author of We’re On a Mission from God and Real Love. I found the Real Love book an excellent resource for my teenagers and myself on sexuality. It is written in a...
26 Sep Sex Ed and Schools
If you choose to pull your children out of the school program, here are some ideas: Be positive in affirming your role. Stress your confidence, competence, and desire to be the primary educator in this critical area of your child's development. Always be polite, diplomatic...
26 Sep Ideas For Christmas
How can we help our families discover what Christmas is really meant to be? Here are a few ideas...
26 Sep General Family Traditions
From Irene Every Easter we have the tradition of painting easter eggs. We hardboil some eggs and use paints to color them. We blow out other eggs and use wax and paint to create eggs we can keep. Traditionally we paint these eggs on Good Friday....
26 Sep Impact, Influence, Initiative
Many women desire an outlet that will expand their horizons, develop their talents and solidify their identity as individuals. Whether we feel swamped with small children, busy juggling a job and family or a bit lost once the kids are all in school, there are...
26 Sep Moms’ Group Program
Session #1 - Introduction. Primary Educator Session #2 - Character Building Session #3 - Order and Time Session #4 - Material Order Session #5 - Housework Session #6 - Obedience Session #7 - Sincerity Session #8 - Fortitude Session #9 - Budgeting Session #10 - Sanity Savers Session #11 - Your Husband...
26 Sep Moms’ Group – Session #11
YOUR HUSBAND Your husband has a vital role in your family, just like you do. In many ways it may be the same, but it is different and complimentary. He approaches things from the point of view as a man and as such has different outlooks,...
26 Sep Moms’ Group – Session #10
Sanity Savers Being a mom and wife are the most important roles we have. They are roles in which we serve the people we love most and invest a lot of energy, skill and thought into what we do. Our role is unrepeatable and highly valuable....
26 Sep Moms’ Group – Session #9
BUDGETING This is a great discussion. No need for pen and paper. Just go for it. Many times in married life we need to be on a tight budget - we just bought a house, we are on one income, more children are around etc. etc. Thinking...
26 Sep Moms’ Group – Session #8
TEACHING FORTITUDE We would like that by the time our children are grown and ready to leave home, they are able to resist harmful influences, get through hard times with a sporting spirit and be able to positively overcome obstacles. These are all necessary for them...
26 Sep Starting a Moms’ Group
Being a mom is a valuable, important and challenging role. Even if we have come from a large family, there is quite a difference when we actually become the mom who has to be in charge 24/7. In today's society many moms are at home...
26 Sep Moms’ Group -Session #7
SESSION #7 - TEACHING THE VIRTUE OF SINCERITY Task: Imagine that you have something extremely difficult to tell your boss or your husband – maybe that you had broken or lost something of great value to that person. What could your boss/husband say or do in...