Comments on: Ways to Encourage Our Children to Love Each Other http://thehappyhousewife.com/real-life/ways-to-encourage-our-children-to-love-each-other/ Where Martha Meets Real Life Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:31:05 +0000 hourly 1 By: Stacey http://thehappyhousewife.com/real-life/ways-to-encourage-our-children-to-love-each-other/#comment-4330 Stacey Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:12:24 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4932#comment-4330 All great points! My two girls (2 and 4) are best friends and love and care for eachother above all else. I think I do all the things you mentioned, but I also do one more. Things never have been and never will be "equal". I know parents that buy things for one child when it is the others birthday, or if they have to buy clothes for one, they insist on buying clothes for the other too. Personally I've chosen to teach my children that life isn't about "equal". It's about being happy with what you have, and happy for others too. My daughters are genuinely excited for the other when one gets something instead of wondering "where theirs is". I think we've avoided resentment and competition between them. All great points! My two girls (2 and 4) are best friends and love and care for eachother above all else. I think I do all the things you mentioned, but I also do one more. Things never have been and never will be “equal”. I know parents that buy things for one child when it is the others birthday, or if they have to buy clothes for one, they insist on buying clothes for the other too. Personally I’ve chosen to teach my children that life isn’t about “equal”. It’s about being happy with what you have, and happy for others too. My daughters are genuinely excited for the other when one gets something instead of wondering “where theirs is”. I think we’ve avoided resentment and competition between them.

]]> By: Misty http://thehappyhousewife.com/real-life/ways-to-encourage-our-children-to-love-each-other/#comment-4329 Misty Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:56:08 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4932#comment-4329 So, I got invited to do this blog meme, and I listed your blog as one of my fave 6. Here's a link if you would like to participate :) http://www.ericandmistynewsome.blogspot.com/ So, I got invited to do this blog meme, and I listed your blog as one of my fave 6. Here’s a link if you would like to participate :)

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]]> By: Jenna @ Newlyweds http://thehappyhousewife.com/real-life/ways-to-encourage-our-children-to-love-each-other/#comment-4328 Jenna @ Newlyweds Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:08:46 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4932#comment-4328 These are excellent ways and rules to live by for anyone! Thanks. These are excellent ways and rules to live by for anyone! Thanks.

]]> By: Sue http://thehappyhousewife.com/real-life/ways-to-encourage-our-children-to-love-each-other/#comment-4327 Sue Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:46:34 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4932#comment-4327 I have a red plate that says "You are special today" on it. I give it for birthdays, good grades, getting your first home run, getting double digits in basketball, getting engaged, etc. Everyone looks forward to having that plate. You can get it from http://www.cherrylanecollection.com/html/12456.html for $35. I know it is expensive, but we have had our for 30 years and used it many times. One dollar a year isn't bad at all. I also give it to my children for their wedding present. Keeps the tradition going! I have a red plate that says “You are special today” on it. I give it for birthdays, good grades, getting your first home run, getting double digits in basketball, getting engaged, etc. Everyone looks forward to having that plate. You can get it from http://www.cherrylanecollection.com/html/12456.html for $35. I know it is expensive, but we have had our for 30 years and used it many times. One dollar a year isn’t bad at all. I also give it to my children for their wedding present. Keeps the tradition going!

]]> By: Jenn @ Beautiful Calling http://thehappyhousewife.com/real-life/ways-to-encourage-our-children-to-love-each-other/#comment-4326 Jenn @ Beautiful Calling Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:28:40 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4932#comment-4326 I need to pick up a special plate! Good thing garage sale season is almost upon us! I need to pick up a special plate! Good thing garage sale season is almost upon us!

]]> By: Christi http://thehappyhousewife.com/real-life/ways-to-encourage-our-children-to-love-each-other/#comment-4325 Christi Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:25:59 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4932#comment-4325 What a great post! This is something that's on my mind a lot, as I try to teach my boys to be best friends. What a great post! This is something that’s on my mind a lot, as I try to teach my boys to be best friends.

]]> By: Amy Walton http://thehappyhousewife.com/real-life/ways-to-encourage-our-children-to-love-each-other/#comment-4324 Amy Walton Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:07:49 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4932#comment-4324 Toni/Tracy: I'm going to share this post with my staff. These excellent points translate into our personal and professional relationships. Thanks! Toni/Tracy: I’m going to share this post with my staff. These excellent points translate into our personal and professional relationships. Thanks!

]]> By: christi http://thehappyhousewife.com/real-life/ways-to-encourage-our-children-to-love-each-other/#comment-4323 christi Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:23:33 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4932#comment-4323 Just found your blog tonight while on the computer because I can't sleep. Your little Cora is a doll. So glad that she is doing so well. I'll continue checking back. You hit on lots of subjects that I want to read more about! Just found your blog tonight while on the computer because I can’t sleep.

Your little Cora is a doll. So glad that she is doing so well.

I’ll continue checking back. You hit on lots of subjects that I want to read more about!

]]> By: Kirsty http://thehappyhousewife.com/real-life/ways-to-encourage-our-children-to-love-each-other/#comment-4322 Kirsty Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:16:35 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4932#comment-4322 These are great tips on such an important yet sadly far too often ignored or neglected subject. I really love these. Thank you. These are great tips on such an important yet sadly far too often ignored or neglected subject. I really love these. Thank you.

]]> By: Christy Klein http://thehappyhousewife.com/real-life/ways-to-encourage-our-children-to-love-each-other/#comment-4321 Christy Klein Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:58:25 +0000 http://www.thehappyhousewife.com/?p=4932#comment-4321 Fantastic tips! Much wisdom behind these methods, thank you! Fantastic tips! Much wisdom behind these methods, thank you!

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