Paul McNabb

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  1. We have a 16-year-old who is severely autistic and he absolutely loves family home evening. It can really work if you find the right recipe.
  2. I haven't been gone. I've just been lurking for months!
  3. That looks like Reformed Arabic to me...
  4. Yes, I understand the focus of the board. I just found it a bit therapeutic to confess an uncontrollable urge and an irresistible temptation. I know I am not alone in this weakness. When I see a person railing against the Book of Mormon because the word "atonement" isn't ancient or Hebrew, my fingers start twitching and the response gushes out. Does anyone know of a 12-step program for people like me?
  5. The problem is that you have the wrong goal for your family home evenings. Toddlers generally don't need "spiritual nourishment." They need fun times with Mom and Dad and siblings. The goal(s) for your FHEs will change over time as your family grows and grows up. Also, FHE isn't a time to meet all the needs of the people attending. With toddlers, children, teens, young adults, and parents in the mix, no agenda is going to "work" for everyone. I recommend that you and your wife look to another venue for your spiritual nourishment and make FHE about your family. Apart from FHE, you can have group scripture reading, gospel study (using a CES manual, for instance), "conference talk of the week" sessions, Church magazine studies, and any number of other ways of providing spiritual nurturing for older family members. If you are looking for FHE "lessons" for a toddler, try learning colors, identifying relatives from pictures, sorting pictures of animals, or learning names of rooms and furniture. These can all be done with games and activities rather than sit-down lessons with a teacher. Just some ideas...
  6. I'm exactly who it appears I am. I monitor quite a few boards but I only post in bursts when I find an interesting topic. I'm affiliated with FAIR. One secret about me: I'm sorry, but can't help but enjoy thrashing obnoxious and ignorant antis who prowl the boards. It is a terrible weakness, I know.