Radio Hostess: Renee Swope
Contributing Writer: Renee Swope
Doesn’t it seem like the more we buy for our kids, the less thankful they are? Hi, I'm Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries.
Psychologists say that a constant supply of gifts can create a sense of entitlement in children, causing them to focus on what's coming next, rather than on what they already own.
The Bible calls this discontentment - never being satisfied, no matter how much we have. So, how do we help our kids learn to be content?
First, we can help them enjoy what they already have by reading books with them; playing board games and talking walks with them while they rollerblade or skateboard in the neighborhood. We can also find ways as a family to help others who are less fortunate. And finally, we can make it a regular habit to talk as a family about what we're thankful for, not just at Thanksgiving. As we focus on what we have instead of everything we don't, contentment can be a permanent part of our homes. For more ideas on finding contentment, visit Proverbs 31 Ministries at proverbs31.org.
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God’s Purpose for Every Woman by various Encouragement for Today authors, Gen. Ed. Lysa TerKeurst and Rachel Olsen
Learning Contentment, Free devotion by Amy Carroll
Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture by Mary DeMuth
Contributing Writer: Renee Swope
Doesn’t it seem like the more we buy for our kids, the less thankful they are? Hi, I'm Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries.
Psychologists say that a constant supply of gifts can create a sense of entitlement in children, causing them to focus on what's coming next, rather than on what they already own.
The Bible calls this discontentment - never being satisfied, no matter how much we have. So, how do we help our kids learn to be content?
First, we can help them enjoy what they already have by reading books with them; playing board games and talking walks with them while they rollerblade or skateboard in the neighborhood. We can also find ways as a family to help others who are less fortunate. And finally, we can make it a regular habit to talk as a family about what we're thankful for, not just at Thanksgiving. As we focus on what we have instead of everything we don't, contentment can be a permanent part of our homes. For more ideas on finding contentment, visit Proverbs 31 Ministries at proverbs31.org.
Related Resources
Visit Renee’s Blog
God’s Purpose for Every Woman by various Encouragement for Today authors, Gen. Ed. Lysa TerKeurst and Rachel Olsen
Learning Contentment, Free devotion by Amy Carroll
Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture by Mary DeMuth
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