Radio Hostess: Renee Swope
Contributing Writer: Renee Swope
It seems the more I buy for my kids, the less thankful they are! Hi, I’m Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Child psychologists warn that a constant supply of gifts can create a sense of entitlement in our children, causing them to focus on what’s coming next, rather than on what they already have. The Bible calls this discontentment – it means never being satisfied, no matter how much we have. So, how do we help our kids learn to be content? I think the first thing I need to do is help them enjoy what they already have. So I’ve been reading books with them, playing board games and going for walks with them while they rollerblade or ride bikes in the neighborhood. We also try to talk as a family about what we’re thankful for, not just at Thanksgiving but all year long. And we try to help others who are less fortunate by looking for ways to give more, instead of get more. For more encouragement, visit Proverbs 31 Ministries and click on Everyday Life at Proverbs31.org.
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Mining For Gold In The Heart of Your Child: Character Chart, by Renee Swope
But Will It Make Me Happy?, Free Online Daily Devotion, June 7, 2007, by Mary Beth Whalen
Renee’s Blog
Contributing Writer: Renee Swope
It seems the more I buy for my kids, the less thankful they are! Hi, I’m Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Child psychologists warn that a constant supply of gifts can create a sense of entitlement in our children, causing them to focus on what’s coming next, rather than on what they already have. The Bible calls this discontentment – it means never being satisfied, no matter how much we have. So, how do we help our kids learn to be content? I think the first thing I need to do is help them enjoy what they already have. So I’ve been reading books with them, playing board games and going for walks with them while they rollerblade or ride bikes in the neighborhood. We also try to talk as a family about what we’re thankful for, not just at Thanksgiving but all year long. And we try to help others who are less fortunate by looking for ways to give more, instead of get more. For more encouragement, visit Proverbs 31 Ministries and click on Everyday Life at Proverbs31.org.
Related Resources
Mining For Gold In The Heart of Your Child: Character Chart, by Renee Swope
But Will It Make Me Happy?, Free Online Daily Devotion, June 7, 2007, by Mary Beth Whalen
Renee’s Blog
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