Discipline

S.O.S.! Help for Parents

This title, snuggled into one of my bookshelves, seemed like exactly what I needed. I read the first half-dozen short chapters last night. They recommended rewarding good behavior and applying "mild" discpline to bad behaviors. One of these is called "active ignoring," where you ignore the child's bad behavior, and then as soon as they cease it, turn your full attention on them, rewarding them with your attention. I needed this help.

So many little things can ge me down. I actually got up early this morning to have a quiet time, which I haven't been faithful to do - I've let time/sleepiness get the best of me. I read recently that having a daily morning quiet time is the hardest but most important Christian practice.

And I've been reading a lot on worship lately, and trying to align my life with that priority. If I don't get up early and spend time with Him, it just doesn't happen - I get too down.