If you've read, Praying Through Your Pregnancy, you found that I wasn’t always a believer. When I became pregnant, I began to seek God like never before. And out of fear and desperation I began to pray. Even though my husband was supporting me along the way, I was scared and felt all alone.
After my little ones we're born, I discovered that God really did hear my prayers and that’s when I truly started believing in Jesus more than ever before.
These are what I feel are the most important values and beliefs that we need to teach our children in this world today...to help shape their lives here on earth and for eternity. If possible, we should focus in on these daily.
Do I do these things every day? I can honestly say that I try, but not all of them and not always. Sometimes you just can't, but I do try very hard because I know that they are in the best interest of my children and I want them to turn out to be Loving-kind-compassionate-healthy-human beings.
So here's my list of top beliefs and values that we should be teaching our children from the very first day of their life. (I will be expanding on each one in blogs to come.)
*Pray together every day, you can start with each meal, when they wake up and when they go to bed.
*Teach your children about Jesus and teach them the Word of God.
*Teach them to love others and to be kind.
*Teach them manners and to be polite; To be young ladies and gentlemen.
*Teach them how to be healthy, if you don't know how, then research and get help.
*Exercise with your children every day!
*Teach them that real JOY comes when you put Jesus first, others next, and yourself last!
*Teach them that whatever they do has consequences.
*Teach them to trust you and to obey you... and they'll have an easier time trusting and obeying the Lord!
*Teach them how to get along well with others -- to share and be diplomatic.
*Be the best example you can be-- children do what you do, not what you say! (Man, do I know this one to be true!)
*Teach them to be frugal and that money doesn't grow on trees-it takes hard work.
*Spend time together laughing and playing.
*Take family vacations-it doesn't have to be expensive, just time together.
*Do something nice for others-help someone...examples to come.
*Turn off the TV, especially during meal time.
*Hug, hold, and love your kids daily.
***Don't ever let the sun go down without saying "I love you" and "I'm sorry" if you did something wrong.
Now, I'm sure I've missed something, and I would love to hear from you, so please email me at jen@prayforyourbaby.com.
My mom and I came up with this list. And along with my 6 siblings, I have always said that mom's "gift from God" was being a mother! She is awesome!
(And yes, I know I have more then 10. I felt they we're all very important.)
Jennifer Polimino
Author and Mom
email: jen@PrayForYourBaby.com
website: http://ping.fm/jBiJL
Praying Through Your Pregnancy
Devoted to Christ - Dedicated to Praying for Moms and Their Children
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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How to Raise Great Children In This World Today - Part 1
Do you often get complimented on your kids' behavior? Can you take your children with you into a fancy restaurant and not worry that they will knock over your ice tea while reaching for the bread basket? Can you go to church and not worry about you little ones having a temper tantrum while your pastor is handing out communion?
These are questions that many mom's are proud to say that they do not have to worry about.
I first want to say that my kids are not perfect by any means!!! They have gone through phases of testing me, not listening and being disrespectful. As you know my children are 2 and almost 5, but I expect them to behave and to have manners.
I believe as a mother that it is my job to teach them what is appropriate to do and what is not.
So as a mother, a lot of responsibility is upon us to raise the next generation of "polite-giving-honest-loving-caring" human beings.
Over the next few weeks, I want to share with you what my mother (who has 7 children) has taught me over other years. I want to discuss a few of what I think are the most important values and beliefs that we need to teach our children in this world today to help shape their lives here on earth and beyond!
Jennifer Polimino
Author and Mom
email: jen@PrayForYourBaby.com
website: www.PrayForYourBaby.com
Praying Through Your Pregnancy
Devoted to Christ | Dedicated to Praying for Moms and Their Children
These are questions that many mom's are proud to say that they do not have to worry about.
I first want to say that my kids are not perfect by any means!!! They have gone through phases of testing me, not listening and being disrespectful. As you know my children are 2 and almost 5, but I expect them to behave and to have manners.
I believe as a mother that it is my job to teach them what is appropriate to do and what is not.
So as a mother, a lot of responsibility is upon us to raise the next generation of "polite-giving-honest-loving-caring" human beings.
Over the next few weeks, I want to share with you what my mother (who has 7 children) has taught me over other years. I want to discuss a few of what I think are the most important values and beliefs that we need to teach our children in this world today to help shape their lives here on earth and beyond!
Jennifer Polimino
Author and Mom
email: jen@PrayForYourBaby.com
website: www.PrayForYourBaby.com
Praying Through Your Pregnancy
Devoted to Christ | Dedicated to Praying for Moms and Their Children
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Q: Who can benefit from using our Great Shape Up Program?
A: Just about anyone that wants to look better, feel better and get in the best shape of your life. Let’s talk about some of the problems we all face day in and day out when it comes to weight. Belly fat has to be at the top of the list for a lot of people. Everyone wants to get rid of that annoying belly fat bulge that plagues even fitness professionals like us and the Great Shape Up program will teach you step by step how to eliminate Belly fat forever.
Q: How about our butt and thighs?
A: It can be a problem area for many of us and in the book the Great Shape Up program as well as the DVD's we'll show you how to shape up our butt and thighs.
Q: I don't know anything about eating right?
A: Nutrition is a tough subject to tackle for a lot of people. Most just don't know what to eat and when. We'll teach you Nutrition 101 and how to eat for the rest of our life not for some 8 week fad diet. It will be paint by numbers easy.
We built the Great Shape Up program with over 40 years of combined experience. And we built it for everyone particularly couples that want to get in shape together. Some of clients over the years have been trying to lose a little weight before their wedding or they have been married for years and just want to strengthen their bodies along with their relationship.
So don't wait any longer order our Great Shape-Up Program now complete with the book, CD's and two step by step DVD's. You can watch some of the sample videos and when you do we are sure you'll be convinced there is no easier program to lose weight. If not simply return it for a fast and friendly refund.
Thank you and congratulation on a great first step to take care of your health and lose weight by ordering the Great Shape Up Program now.
Talk to You Soon,
Dan & Jennifer Polimino
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Are You Happy Being a Mother?
I took a little break from my blogging, but now I’m back on track. Reading over "It's Week 41-My Baby is never Coming Out!!", I can't believe that "My Baby" will be 5 years old in less than a month!
And "my baby", Micah, that I waited so long for, is now a big brother. His "little sis", Malia, just turned 2 in March.
Each day that passes by, I try to look at it as a gift from God. These children that God has given me, have taught me more about who I am than any other thing in my 40 years. And they continue to teach me about love, grace, patience, kindness...basically, the Fruits of the Spirit, each and every day. And I am reminded on a daily basis, that I have a lot to work on!!
Motherhood is Hard!! I think that I got so caught up in "I just can’t wait until this baby arrives" that I never stopped to think that these little ones would grow up to be "Little-independent-self-serving-sinners!"
Actually, I'm blessed in that I have very well behaved children, but wow, it's lot of hard work. Never ending, from the minute I wake up and till they finally fall to sleep around 9:00pm (or later during the summer!)
But you know what, I love it! And I've talked to a lot of mothers out there and they all feel the same way. They'd never trade it for anything else the world could offer.
As a mom, what do you feel? Are you happy being a mother? What are some of your secrets to having a well behaved child?
I'll share some of what I think helps in the days to come. Have a blessed day!
Jennifer Polimino
Author and Mom
email: jen@PrayForYourBaby.com
website: www.PrayForYourBaby.com
Praying Through Your Pregnancy
Devoted to Christ • Dedicated to Praying for Moms and Their Children
And "my baby", Micah, that I waited so long for, is now a big brother. His "little sis", Malia, just turned 2 in March.
Each day that passes by, I try to look at it as a gift from God. These children that God has given me, have taught me more about who I am than any other thing in my 40 years. And they continue to teach me about love, grace, patience, kindness...basically, the Fruits of the Spirit, each and every day. And I am reminded on a daily basis, that I have a lot to work on!!
Motherhood is Hard!! I think that I got so caught up in "I just can’t wait until this baby arrives" that I never stopped to think that these little ones would grow up to be "Little-independent-self-serving-sinners!"
Actually, I'm blessed in that I have very well behaved children, but wow, it's lot of hard work. Never ending, from the minute I wake up and till they finally fall to sleep around 9:00pm (or later during the summer!)
But you know what, I love it! And I've talked to a lot of mothers out there and they all feel the same way. They'd never trade it for anything else the world could offer.
As a mom, what do you feel? Are you happy being a mother? What are some of your secrets to having a well behaved child?
I'll share some of what I think helps in the days to come. Have a blessed day!
Jennifer Polimino
Author and Mom
email: jen@PrayForYourBaby.com
website: www.PrayForYourBaby.com
Praying Through Your Pregnancy
Devoted to Christ • Dedicated to Praying for Moms and Their Children
Thursday, July 8, 2010
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