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“He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.” Isaiah 40:11

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Getting Spirited Children to Sleep and Related Challenges 2

Getting Spirited Children to Sleep and Related Challenges

December 4, 2012//  by Sallie

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One of my most popular posts is Raising a Spirited Child and Feeling Like a Bad Mother. I wrote it when Caroline was about three and a half and I was so frustrated with her bedtimes. Many people end up on this blog looking for information on spirited children and make their way to my …

Category: Gifted/2e Parenting, Gracious Christian ParentingTag: Spirited Children

Raising a Dreamer Child and Ignoring Conventional Wisdom 2

Raising a Dreamer Child and Ignoring Conventional Wisdom

March 15, 2011//  by Sallie

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“How do we expect our children to grow up to be these people if we never let them have the learning experiences in childhood in which to find and practices these skills?”

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Raising a Spirited Child and Feeling Like a Bad Mother 2

Raising a Spirited Child and Feeling Like a Bad Mother

May 24, 2010//  by Sallie

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I was reading on a spirited child discussion board the other day about how many of these children wake up early no matter what time they go to bed. Caroline is this way. No matter what time she falls asleep, she is awake almost every morning between 6:00 and 6:30. Keeping her up later does …

Category: Gifted & 2e, Our Family LifeTag: Spirited Children

Three and a half year old drama and a child who doesn’t want to go to church 2

Three and a Half Year Old Drama (and a Child Who Doesn’t Want to Go to Church)

April 25, 2010//  by Sallie

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So if you’ve noticed the lack of posts and responding to comments around here… the title of this post might sum it up. 😯 😯 😯 😯 😯 😯 Three and a Half Year Old Drama Why didn’t any of you warn me about the three and a half year old drama? 😯 😯 😯 …

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Listening to What Your Child Is Really Saying 2

Listening to What Your Child is Really Saying

June 8, 2009//  by Sallie

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“A mother understands what a child does not say.” Anonymous

Category: Gifted/2e Parenting, Gracious Christian ParentingTag: Spanking

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