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Don't Worry...Pray - Teaching Kids About Prayer

This post is Day 5 of the series 31 Days of Teaching my Kids About Prayer.

31 Day 2014Kimberly AmiciOctober 5, 2014prayerComment

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Regularly connecting with friends and providing accountability for one another help thrive! .
Once a month I get together with a handful of amazing women to discuss our goals for ourselves and for our families. I am better better wife, mother, and friend because of their encouragement, vulnerability, and unconditional acceptance. .
Last year we read The Life Giving Home by @sally.clarkson together. Each month we discussed a new chapter. .
This year we’re reading Cultivate by @laracasey. We are only 4 months in but I can tell you it is definitely worth reading. SO, if you’re looking for a grace field guide to an intentional life grab this book and a few friends to dig in.
Have you are already read Cultivate? Me and my friends would love to hear what was the one thing you learned from it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Last September I wrote a post about the things I learned about myself over the summer. I am sharing them here today in #fridayintroductions to help you get to know me better but also to remind myself to let go if the unrealistic expectations I typically have each summer.
1. I get distracted when I’m home
Even though I am physically present, many times, I am anticipating what comes next, or figuring how I am going to find a chance to do more on my to-do list. Those distractions go away when I am at the park, the pool, or a friend’s house which allows me to fully enjoy my kids.
2. I get car sick in an RV
Last summer I counted on the 9-hour drive to Quebec to get some writing done. It didn't take long for me to quickly realize this was a bad idea. Movies, audio books, card games were okay, anything on a computer is a no go.
3. Working in the cracks does not work for me.
If I have to get something done, I am better off going to the library or Starbucks. I get more done in one hour in a coffee shop than I do at home. When I’m home, my kids confuse my presence with availability.
4. I love playing tennis.
Our pool membership comes with access to Tennis courts and this year I was determined to make the most of my membership by actually playing. I got to play a lot last summer and plan to do it again. The best part was making new friends that share my interest in the sport.
What about you? What are some of the things you remind yourself of that help you get through the summer months?

I was curious about what my children thought of my husband and me as parents. ——-
Is there something that they need from us that we are not providing? Not in material things but love, grace, or affection? Each child is wired differently and possesses a unique personality. They have various love languages, so even when we think we love them well, they may not think so.
I also questioned what they thought of each other. When I am not around, are my kids treating each other well? Does their behavior reflect our family’s mission or values?
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I love team building activities and personal development, so the thought of discussing these things made me giddy. Conversations like this don't happen on their own, so I knew we’d need to set a time and create an environment where our kids felt safe to share. It would require intention and focus from all of us. So I planned a family retreat and designed a incredible resources get the answers to those questions. ——-
Want to check it out? It’s a FREE download on my site. Head over to my blog and check out the FREEBIES section to get it. ——
Plus you can read the post Harnessing the Power of Peer Reviews for Your Next Family Retreat to read my tips for planning your family’s retreat.
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When you travel what kind of vacation do you like? A) Site-seeing, B) Rest & Relaxation, C) Nature Time, or D) Staycation? Let me know in the comments below.
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We started traveling with the kids when they were young. We brought them to parks, museums, and historical sites way before they were old enough to appreciate the experience. It seemed silly at the time and we questioned whether or not we should be wasting money on going to places they probably won't remember. .
I am so glad we didn't wait until they were the "right age".
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Now that the kids are big they ask about the history of the places we are going and Google what museum in the area might interest them. They also look forward to trying local foods and the discovering the best kept secret of our destination. .
The way we travel is a part of our family culture.
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