Comments on: The Power of Good Habits http://simplycharlottemason.com/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/ Charlotte Mason method homeschool helps. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:47:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Smooth and Easy Days - Intentional Parents http://simplycharlottemason.com/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-4316 Smooth and Easy Days - Intentional Parents Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:09:18 +0000 http://simplycharlottemason.com/home/blog/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-4316 [...] series of blog posts on our sister site, Simply Charlotte [...] [...] series of blog posts on our sister site, Simply Charlotte [...]

]]> By: Christine http://simplycharlottemason.com/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1191 Christine Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:28:24 +0000 http://simplycharlottemason.com/home/blog/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1191 <p>Great comments ladies! I have been encouraged, AND struggled over the years about the habit of good habits, but for those who have only wee children at present, be encouraged... I have seen great results as I pray to be consistent. If I am not consistent one day or another now, the children catch me and get us back on track!!! We had a bad habit of too much Lego LEFT in the living room after reading time, but I told them it would be banned from the l r for the rest of the month (which was huge here) if not picked up after reading time. It took losing a month, but after that remembered to pick it up and put in their rooms. Now, after holidays, I have noticed MOST put away but a few extra pieces left out so will remind them of the "none for a month if not picked up" rule. (They did draw more when unable to play with the Lego)</p> <p>On another note, my dh has helped us all with a good and disciplined habit Saturday morning too. Detailed clean up time for the whole family after a leisurely breakfast. After that something fun out of the house and back to a tidy, clean house!!!</p> Great comments ladies! I have been encouraged, AND struggled over the years about the habit of good habits, but for those who have only wee children at present, be encouraged… I have seen great results as I pray to be consistent. If I am not consistent one day or another now, the children catch me and get us back on track!!! We had a bad habit of too much Lego LEFT in the living room after reading time, but I told them it would be banned from the l r for the rest of the month (which was huge here) if not picked up after reading time. It took losing a month, but after that remembered to pick it up and put in their rooms. Now, after holidays, I have noticed MOST put away but a few extra pieces left out so will remind them of the “none for a month if not picked up” rule. (They did draw more when unable to play with the Lego)

On another note, my dh has helped us all with a good and disciplined habit Saturday morning too. Detailed clean up time for the whole family after a leisurely breakfast. After that something fun out of the house and back to a tidy, clean house!!!

]]> By: Patti http://simplycharlottemason.com/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1163 Patti Sun, 07 Jan 2007 13:13:25 +0000 http://simplycharlottemason.com/home/blog/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1163 <p>In our house, we have been working on the morning routine. Get up, make bed, brush hair, get dressed, eat breakfast and start lessons before 9am. For some reason, this is a tough one for our family.</p> In our house, we have been working on the morning routine. Get up, make bed, brush hair, get dressed, eat breakfast and start lessons before 9am. For some reason, this is a tough one for our family.

]]> By: Lori Seaborg http://simplycharlottemason.com/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1153 Lori Seaborg Sat, 06 Jan 2007 03:15:40 +0000 http://simplycharlottemason.com/home/blog/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1153 <p>I'm so excited to see that you are doing a series on habits. A few months ago, I read Charlotte's writings on habits and it changed our homeschool. I am still working on so many of our poor habits that developed over the years, so will love your wisdom as well as Charlotte's again. </p> <p>In our house, the Habit of Attention is the one that has needed/still needs the most work.</p> I’m so excited to see that you are doing a series on habits. A few months ago, I read Charlotte’s writings on habits and it changed our homeschool. I am still working on so many of our poor habits that developed over the years, so will love your wisdom as well as Charlotte’s again.

In our house, the Habit of Attention is the one that has needed/still needs the most work.

]]> By: juliet http://simplycharlottemason.com/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1149 juliet Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:19:47 +0000 http://simplycharlottemason.com/home/blog/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1149 <p>Soo nice to see this one! I really need some encouragement in developing good habits in keeping the house tidy at all times, and taking the time and patience to teach the kids to do so, including picking up there stuff right away. My DH will not tolerate anything less, or the kids will be entering the system next school year. I need the encouragement to believe this is possible too. Other good habits to work on are listening and obedience, gentleness and respect, and focus. Thankyou for exploring this, I look forward to reading and marinating in it!</p> Soo nice to see this one! I really need some encouragement in developing good habits in keeping the house tidy at all times, and taking the time and patience to teach the kids to do so, including picking up there stuff right away. My DH will not tolerate anything less, or the kids will be entering the system next school year. I need the encouragement to believe this is possible too. Other good habits to work on are listening and obedience, gentleness and respect, and focus. Thankyou for exploring this, I look forward to reading and marinating in it!

]]> By: Maryellen http://simplycharlottemason.com/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1148 Maryellen Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:12:01 +0000 http://simplycharlottemason.com/home/blog/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1148 <p>This particular subject (habits) is what drew me to CM schooling in the first place. I really was not tought how to have good habits as a child and as a adult I strugle in this area. This is one area I do not want to fail my children. I find my self and my children drawing back to our old sinful habits of slouthfulness and laziness. It is a strugle to keep good Godly habbits ongoing. The one habbit we really strugle with is self discipline. Thank you for disgusing one of my favoright subjects.</p> <p>Thank you so much for this study!!!!!</p> This particular subject (habits) is what drew me to CM schooling in the first place. I really was not tought how to have good habits as a child and as a adult I strugle in this area. This is one area I do not want to fail my children. I find my self and my children drawing back to our old sinful habits of slouthfulness and laziness. It is a strugle to keep good Godly habbits ongoing. The one habbit we really strugle with is self discipline. Thank you for disgusing one of my favoright subjects.

Thank you so much for this study!!!!!

]]> By: Lori http://simplycharlottemason.com/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1145 Lori Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:41:53 +0000 http://simplycharlottemason.com/home/blog/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1145 <p>The habit of good atmosphere in the home. The habit of attention with a good attitude. The Habit of speaking slowly with concise prounounciation and with a kind tone in the voice. The Habit of self-discipline and control of attention to tasks begun through to a job well done. The habit of disciplined and appropriate table manners. The inspiring habit of a mother being a good help mate in the family business(es), and home-tasking and home-schooling, without becoming overwhelmed.</p> <p>Thank you for this study!</p> The habit of good atmosphere in the home. The habit of attention with a good attitude. The Habit of speaking slowly with concise prounounciation and with a kind tone in the voice. The Habit of self-discipline and control of attention to tasks begun through to a job well done. The habit of disciplined and appropriate table manners. The inspiring habit of a mother being a good help mate in the family business(es), and home-tasking and home-schooling, without becoming overwhelmed.

Thank you for this study!

]]> By: Sandy http://simplycharlottemason.com/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1143 Sandy Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:05:09 +0000 http://simplycharlottemason.com/home/blog/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1143 <p>On a very practical note I would love for my children to have the habit of cleaning up their own messes whether that is toys, meals, clothes, or school work. I have not been good at deciding on consequences or following through with them. I will be reading the next few weeks with great interest!</p> On a very practical note I would love for my children to have the habit of cleaning up their own messes whether that is toys, meals, clothes, or school work. I have not been good at deciding on consequences or following through with them. I will be reading the next few weeks with great interest!

]]> By: erika http://simplycharlottemason.com/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1137 erika Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:53:45 +0000 http://simplycharlottemason.com/home/blog/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1137 <p>Unfortunately, I came across CM somewhat late in my oldest's habit-forming game (he's a ripe old 4). For that reason, we are starting at the beginning with obedience, honesty, and respect. I'm always up for some encouragement and advice!</p> Unfortunately, I came across CM somewhat late in my oldest’s habit-forming game (he’s a ripe old 4). For that reason, we are starting at the beginning with obedience, honesty, and respect. I’m always up for some encouragement and advice!

]]> By: Jan Bryson http://simplycharlottemason.com/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1135 Jan Bryson Thu, 04 Jan 2007 16:01:42 +0000 http://simplycharlottemason.com/home/blog/2007/01/04/the-power-of-good-habits/#comment-1135 <p>Thank you so much for starting this series on habits! It is just what we need at this time as God has had it on my heart but I haven't "jump started" it yet. I want to really work on the habit of attention and follow-through, especially with my son.</p> Thank you so much for starting this series on habits! It is just what we need at this time as God has had it on my heart but I haven’t “jump started” it yet. I want to really work on the habit of attention and follow-through, especially with my son.

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