http://firstthings.com/blogs/evangel/2012/09/antidote-to-fast-living/ A First Things Blog Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:35:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://firstthings.com/blogs/evangel/2012/09/antidote-to-fast-living/#comment-21419 Matthew Sleeth Fri, 28 Sep 2012 02:14:41 +0000 http://firstthings.com/blogs/evangel/?p=12507#comment-21419 This is a tough question that I get asked a lot. There is not one great answer to this so you'll have to see what works for your family. A couple of ideas that I suggest in 24/6 are coming up with a Sabbath alternatives relating to food and special toys. For example, you could choose an easy breakfast treat that you only serve your family on the Sabbath, such as cinnamon bread. The children will know that this breakfast is different and thus the Sabbath is a day set apart. Also, you could choose some toys, games, or books that are "Sabbath only" entertainment. If you want a break in the afternoon, give your children these toys. Since they are only allowed to play with those once a week, the novelty should be exciting enough to keep them occupied for several hours. This is a tough question that I get asked a lot. There is not one great answer to this so you’ll have to see what works for your family. A couple of ideas that I suggest in 24/6 are coming up with a Sabbath alternatives relating to food and special toys. For example, you could choose an easy breakfast treat that you only serve your family on the Sabbath, such as cinnamon bread. The children will know that this breakfast is different and thus the Sabbath is a day set apart. Also, you could choose some toys, games, or books that are “Sabbath only” entertainment. If you want a break in the afternoon, give your children these toys. Since they are only allowed to play with those once a week, the novelty should be exciting enough to keep them occupied for several hours.

]]> http://firstthings.com/blogs/evangel/2012/09/antidote-to-fast-living/#comment-21418 MF Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:23:01 +0000 http://firstthings.com/blogs/evangel/?p=12507#comment-21418 Good thoughts. What about stay-at-home moms with little kids? It seems like they never get a break, even with husbands being more available on the weekends. Good thoughts. What about stay-at-home moms with little kids? It seems like they never get a break, even with husbands being more available on the weekends.

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