Everybody knows that a good mother gives her children a feeling of trust and stability. She is their earth. She is the one they can count on for the things that matter most of all. She is their food and their bed and the extra blanket when it grows cold in the night; she is their warmth and their health and their shelter; she is the one they want to be near when they cry. She is the only person in the whole world in a whole lifetime who can be these things to her children.
There is no substitute for her.
- Katharine Butler Hathaway

Friday, May 6, 2011

31 Days to Better Parenting: Day 6

Taylor has been sick for 4 days now, and I've had to be more patient and loving because it is so obvious how awful he feels. He just lies around the house all day. I have to take him to the bathroom, or to the table. It's really heartbreaking to see no energy in him.

Today's talk is basically Parenting 101 in a nutshell...

Stay on the Path by Rosemary M. Wixom



"We can stop, kneel down, and look into their eyes and feel of their innate desire to follow the Savior. Take hold of their hands. Walk with them. It is our chance to anchor them on the path of faith."


"No child needs to walk the path alone so long as we speak freely to our children of the plan of salvation. Understanding the plan will help them hold to the truths that they are children of God and He has a plan for them, that they lived with Him in the premortal existence, that they shouted for joy to come to this earth, and that through the Savior’s help, we all can return to our Heavenly Father’s presence. If they understand the plan and who they are, they will not fear."


"Our example is magnified in their eyes."


"The world will teach our children if we do not, and children are capable of learning all the world will teach them at a very young age. What we want them to know five years from now needs to be part of our conversation with them today. Teach them in every circumstance; let every dilemma, every consequence, every trial that they may face provide an opportunity to teach them how to hold on to gospel truths."


"...our children can find the courage to “do whatever is necessary.” When we are intentional about holding them and teaching them of Heavenly Father’s plan through prayer and scriptures, they will come to know where they came from, why they are here, and where they are going."


"The Savior has 'marked the path and led the way.' I testify that as we hold on to our children and follow the Savior’s lead, we will all return to our heavenly home and be safe in our Heavenly Father’s arms."


I think these are the basic concepts of the Parenting 101 class.
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  1. Christina (Cha)May 7, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Kels, I love these and I am giving a talk tomorrow and getting a lot of good stuff from these. I gave a talk in January and the topic was this talk from Sister Wixom. SO good! I am sorry Taylor is so sick, that breaks my heart. You are an amazing mother, don't ever think anything different. Love you guys.

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