"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
Today, I am sharing a new article on No Sidebar about challenges that can be encountered while minimizing with children. Here's a snippet in case your interested!
"The journey to a more peaceful, simpler life looks different for all of us, and there is no one size fits all, step-by-step plan or method. For those of us pursuing simplicity as families with children, it is important to remember that while we are working toward a life of greater peace, the everyday press toward that goal can be anything but peaceful."
To read the rest of my latest article on minimalism, click HERE to be redirected to No Sidebar!
Cheryl, what a wonderful read. Children definitely do not need so many toys. We did the same with our only child, after 13 years of marriage, we were so happy to have him we bought way too many toys. Lesson learned my friend, thank you. I didn’t see a place to comment on No Sidebar, maybe I just missed it. Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your support, sweet friend, and thank you for taking the time to come back to leave a comment. Your words are so encouraging. It is so neat that the Lord sent both of us sons after such long seasons of waiting! I hope you have a blessed week, too!
DeleteI find it mind-boggling, how much children have these days. I really had very few when I was young as we were fairly poor. I neer felt like I was missing out. I had my baby dolls and homemade bed, etc. I was happy. It was much the same with our children, although they did have more than I did!
ReplyDeleteThank you for caring about families and the decisions to be faced.
Have a wonderful Monday my dear Cheryl.
Blessings,
Betsy
It truly is mind-boggling. My Daddy used to talk often about his poor upbringing and how they could actually feed the chickens through holes in the floor, how they would freeze on cold nights, etc., yet they had fun swimming in the creek and jumping off ropes into the water, etc. They didn't need all that stuff, and our kids today don't need it, either. Kids don't even know how to play anymore. I didn't have much growing up, either. My Christmas gifts nearly always consisted of things I needed, with a few special things thrown in here and there. Yet, I was so abundantly loved. I hope you have a wonderful Monday, too, sweet friend.
DeleteSuch wonderful, thoughtful advice for parents, Cheryl! They can definitely be taught that less is more, in a loving, nurturing way.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Thank you ever so much, my friend. Many blessings to you, too!
DeleteWhat good advice you’ve given for families, my friend. I believe that children can get overwhelmed with so many toys and then they don’t appreciate. Helping them to learn to give is so important. Thank you for your helpful insights.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you and your family.
Thank you, sweet friend! I am so grateful for your support and encouragement. May the Lord richly bless you!
DeleteAnd you still have this blog too! Wow, Cheryl! You have quite a ministry. May the Lord use it mightily to share his truth!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Patti
Hi, Patti! Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. It was so nice to hear from you again. Much love to you today!
DeleteSuch wisdom here Cheryl, especially regarding respecting a child's wishes and being sensitive and kind in your approach. I agree totally with the fact that too many toys can be overstimulating. Simple is best!
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so much for your sweet visit and kind words. May the Lord richly bless you, my friend!
DeleteI have missed you as I have not been on your site for a while. I, of course agree with you 100 percent concerning what you wrote. Just watch a little kids in the toy isle when a parent tries to take them away. It usually produces anxiety in that child even though they cannot make their mind up sometimes. We are a country of ease and abundance and the abundance which do not produce peace homes. Good advice.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bettie. You are so right in all you said. I know you have seen this firsthand in a very real way. God bless you today!
DeleteI like your article full of wisdom, once again. I remember with my kids, also grand kids, outgrowing toys. They really get it when you explain other children would like them and it teaches to give away from their very own stockpile! I like your point about respecting their time frame as well. It is, in fact, their very own possessions! They learn from us.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words of encouragement! I so appreciate your support, sweet friend.
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