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  2. The Ultimate Betrayal

    in General Discussion

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    Why would any guy complain about being in the hall with young children? Most guys I know have more than once purposly woke a baby so as to get out of a boring sacrament talk. Little pinch or shake and presto, you get to converse in the hall with the other fathers and the teenagers. :D

    lol...does that really work ?

  3. Kids

    in Parenting

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    One rule of thumb. Don't pull out the goodiebag and toys when you first sit down in church, Wait. Don't do entertaining things until after the sacrament has been passed and they sit down. It will be very hard at first but it really works. They will learn that quite time is now and if they are good after the sacrament is done they can have there books, coloring and treat. This is a time for closeness in the family and reflect on Jesus. Your kids are not too young and in fact this is when they learn best. Yes, Yes of course they are going to test you don't fail the test and give in to them. It will work. (I'm a mother who knows this does work.)

    By doing this you will find that it splits the meeting into two parts.

    First-quiet time not only do the kids have quiet time, (time out) but the Parents do too. They will think that is neat to.

    Second-they will be able to color, read/look at books play with their magnets (these are great if you don't know about these I'll let you know.) and then a treat most parents give candy BIG mistake!! there are plenty of things good for kids in small form, examples: cut up cheese in a bag or cheese string. cut up apple. small pieces of bread. At this time keep them close don't let the sprawled out all over the place in time they will catch on that you still want them close to you.

    I did this from the very beginning there was no transition of okay your older now be good and sit still. It started as I said from them being a baby. I wouldn't get out even the picture books out until after sacrament. Kids are very smart and it won't take long for them to learn what is going on. Yes I had to walk out with a tempered child, I then would get down on their level and explain to them it is time to think of Jesus and not playing. They would nod their head and I would get a big hug and I'm sorry, I love you mom. (that's the best thing always.)

    I know this might sound harsh and alittle strict but actually it really isn't and you will thank yourself for doing it now and not later when they are older. You will also find that you will bond with your children during this time. Yes, that seems long time for them to wait. For the time it starts until after the sacrament is passed and completed but, just you wait in time you will find you long for this time every week.

    Also, teach them they shouldn't go out during the meeting. Families that allow this to happen have more problems with the child sitting still then the families that don't allow it.

    i really like that idea whitelace. We have a daughter almost 3 and our son is 4 months. I'm going to suggest this to my wife.