Monday, April 8, 2013

Advice to a Young Mother

Enough & More to Spare by Frederick Morgan
Advice to a Young Mother

Having children is a huge responsibility that never ends, just like the work never ends. Allow me to share a few thoughts.

One ~ Try to get to bed at a decent hour, so that you can try to get some good sleep.

Two ~ Require everyone to lie down for one hour each afternoon.
They may not nap; but, they must lie down. Older ones need an hour of reading each day anyway. During this time, you can rest, read, pray, or do a load of laundry, whatever will help you gear up for the second half of the day.

Three ~ Make sure you’re eating fruits and vegetables, dairy and meats, not just high carbohydrate foods. You need nutrients.

Four ~ If possible, get some time away from the children once in awhile, even if it's only to go to the grocery store by yourself.

Five ~ Arrange a date time with your hubby, even if you stay home and put the kids to bed early.

Six ~ Invest time in Godly childtraining. 
You might look at  http://www.nogreaterjoy.org.  They have a free magazine and lots of articles on-line. They have a book called “To Train Up a Child” by Michael & Debi Pearl that is excellent.

Seven ~ Don't give up!
It does pay off even though we can’t always see results day to day. Look for the good and seize it daily.

Eight ~ Most of all, pray pray pray pray. You can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens you.

Note:  If you feel depressed for an extended period, consider speaking with your husband, an older mother, or your doctor about whether you need herbal supplements or medication to help for awhile.

Blessings from Harvest Lane Cottage,
Mrs. Lane
An Older Woman
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5 comments:

  1. Your posts are always filled with wisdom, and you have a genuine, loving heart for your sisters in Christ and homemakers. I love coming here for encouragement and the words you give your readers. Another great post!

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  2. Totally great list, I second every single point! Thanks for linking up!

    Marissa
    http://forfunreadinglist.blogspot.com

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  3. Excellent list, I have to start putting more of these into practice.

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  4. Thank you so much for the advice. As a new mom to a wonderful 5-month-old boy, I am taking in all of the godly advice I can get! God bless!

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  5. Hi Amy,
    What a wonderful time in your life! Enjoy! I hope he's sleeping well for you. May God bless you and lead you through Titus 2 Women and the Bible.

    Laura

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