tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175526776604664347.post1645847463092313720..comments2023-01-09T09:02:24.339-08:00Comments on Tree of Life: Family Motto and Rules BoardJennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04879322978153644722noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175526776604664347.post-81551848923641590552010-12-05T17:00:11.492-08:002010-12-05T17:00:11.492-08:00Mom, what other challenges?! I know you don't ...Mom, what other challenges?! I know you don't mean anything I ever did..hehe. Thank you everyone for responding. I liked reading what you do in your homes and will apply them to my own home as well!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879322978153644722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175526776604664347.post-56240309397418820892010-12-03T13:18:57.777-08:002010-12-03T13:18:57.777-08:00Our family motto is basically "For the Streng...Our family motto is basically "For the Strength of Youth." We read one chapter every week during FHE, and the children about have it memorized.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698536990688261688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175526776604664347.post-71000505171928205002010-12-03T13:17:51.304-08:002010-12-03T13:17:51.304-08:00Very thought provoking post, Jenna. Since I love &...Very thought provoking post, Jenna. Since I love "all things family"...this is right up my alley. I think my growing-up family, how my parents took care of us, took time with us, followed the gospel, had fun with us, worked with us, etc., had a huge impact on why I am the way I am now. I knew I wanted to raise my own family in much the same way. I do believe, also, that little ones come with their ovwn personalities and challenges. This adds to the mix. It is very exciting to evolve as husband and wife, and then the adding in of children. Thank goodness babies arrive as babies and grow little by little. The home has extreme influence on the entire family forever. It is very magical. Watch, listen, learn...decide what is best for your family. Motto's are so much fun and remembered. Rules..we had very few rules. No hitting...no calling anyone stupid or dumb...ever!And, the punishment had to fit the crime and age of each child. You children loved making posterboard with family rules and what would happen if you did not follow those rules. We were blessed with very obedient children, so, our challenges were in other areas. <br />I think soft voices, spending time together, working together, respect for each other and each others feelings no matter what your age...and something I don't hear many parents talk about...I believe children who are well rested and who eat good healthy meals, seem to be better capable to listen, cooperate, engage positively, etc. Just my own thoughts that worked so well for our family. <br />Glad you will address this again. Their is so much to say and discuss. It is so interesting and so important. Thanks for such a good post. xoxoSydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06096945262491903947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175526776604664347.post-90815920960800720802010-12-02T05:31:29.969-08:002010-12-02T05:31:29.969-08:00In my home growing up the unwritten laws were &quo...In my home growing up the unwritten laws were "I want to be kind to everyone" and "kindness begins with me." This was accomplished largely through my parents' examples and my mom often singing those songs. In my home now we have posted on our wall "Pray Play Work Worship" as our family motto. I also want to post sometime "Love Devotion Service". I've also posted "Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth" near paintings of homes we've lived in and "How Dear to God are Little Children" next to the kids' baby pictures. Have fun developing your own family values!Nelson Nitwitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08545206040646264515noreply@blogger.com