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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
 One of my mom-friends told me recently about an interesting twist on the time-out chair. In her son's kindergarten class, the teacher uses a "better choice" chair. Students who disrupt the class or who are caught lying sit in the "better choice" chair until they can tell the teacher what they did to get themselves in trouble and how they could've made a better choice.
My friend said this method corrects kids in a more positive and constructive manner. Instead of sitting in a time-out feeling resentful and angry, children learn to process and own their behavior and think about solutions to correct their errors.
In their "Raising Great Kids" column "The Truth of the Matter," Dr. John Townsend and Dr. Henry Cloud discuss the importance of teaching kids to tell the truth. Honesty is truly one of the bedrocks to success in relationships. Townsend and Cloud describe three important concepts when helping kids learn about honesty: teach, model, and discipline. And they offer practical ways to take corrective action when you catch your child in a lie.
Be sure to read this issue's "Artist Spotlight" with singer/songwriter Mark Schultz. See why this Christian artist expresses gratitude to his birth mother for giving him up for adoption.
Also in this issue:
Blessings,
Mary Darr
Editor, MOMSense magazine
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The Truth of the Matter
Teaching children the importance of honesty.
by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
Q. How do you teach your children the importance of honesty? What discipline or corrective action should you take when you catch a child in a lie?
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Artist Spotlight: Mark Schultz
Singer/songwriter expresses gratitude to his mother for giving him up for adoption.
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Motherhood Has Taught Me …
Sweet and simple lessons learned from being a mom.
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 Raising Great Kids
Cloud and Townsend, Christian psychologists with over 20 years of experience, help you turn today's children into tomorrow's responsible, productive, and loving adults. |
 Broken & Beautiful, CD
Singer, songwriter, and storyteller Mark Schultz's voice has never sounded better than on this poignant and personal collection of new songs. |
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This ingenious book takes the guesswork out of preparing your child for kindergarten. Using materials found around the home, parents can involve children with 156 fun, easy activities designed to equip boys and girls for school. |
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