new sites i just found "
parenting in Jesus' footsteps"
By examining the teachings of Jesus Christ, we can apply them to the parent/child relationship. What do the Golden Rule, the Beatitudes, the Prodigal Son story and other teachings tell us about how to treat children?

Christian families on the edge: Authoritarianism And isolationism among us

quotes i like

"What is done to children, they will do to society." - Dr. Karl Menninger

"People are not for hitting, and children are people too." - Dr. John Valusek
yep exploring the smacking issue again!!

Matthew 25;40"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' -question how does this apply to the way i interact with Lucy or does it only applie for adult interactions???


isn't Lucy a brother/sister under the covernant, so doesn't the way we are told to relate to brother and sisters in christ also apply to her???

"Isaiah 66:13As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted "

-my favorite verse at the moment, i like to think of God as being there for me always, seeing me when i have a need and call out to him, being gracious, mercyful, patient, understanding etc. I stuggle to be this sort of comfort for Lucy sometimes (specially since there seems to be alot of opposition towards this kind of responsive parenting,) (and my own selfishness gets in the way)
But i know that it's the best way to reflect Gods grace to Lucy (actions speak louder than words).

http://thinktwice.com/Global Vaccine Institute.

books i want to get/find out more info-- The Ministry of Parenting Your Baby by William and Martha Sears