Reaping what we’ve sown
My oldest daughter is almost through with her first year in middle school. I can’t tell you how grateful I have been for our family tradition of holding a weekly “family night” this year. During family nights over the past few years, we’ve talked about dating, drugs, choosing friends wisely, and working hard at gaining an education. Those topics have never been so applicable. At eleven years old, her classmates are pairing off, “dating”, and texting already. She seems to like boys and she has made some very good friends with similar morals and standards.
Can you imagine what I’d be up against if we hadn’t talked about our standards until this year? It would be me against her entire school and all her peers. No, thank you. The sooner you start family councils, family nights, and one-on-one discussions about life, the better.
News: My newest family home evening resource
On a totally different note, my publisher is about to put out a set of 54 gift cards with a family night lesson on each card. Deseret Book has already expressed interest in carrying the cards, so hopefully you’ll see them in stores soon. They are even faster family night ideas than are in FHEasy! I hope you enjoy them as much as we’ve enjoyed putting them together
What should be my next project?
So, what’s next? What do you want to see next? I’m pitching two cookbooks – one on veggies and one on chocolate – and a book about the habits of healthy moms. I could also do a book on keeping up your house while also keeping a hold of your sanity. If you have a preference or another idea you would like to see happen, please contact me and let me know.
Happy Family Nights!
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