Category: The Bluebonnet Child Book
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Fighting for Unbathed Babies Part II
(Be sure to read Part I first. 😃) At this point in the conversation, a rush of gumption filled my soul. I had to fight for this little guy: “Leslie, I can only imagine how difficult being a new mom is.” [silence] “So if ever you need some extra help and support, there are these great parenting classes downtown…
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Fighting for Unbathed Babies
“Pssst-are we allowed to bathe the infants in the kitchen sink?” I heard this as I was attempting to read a story to our preschool class. I turned to see a caretaker with the filthiest lil’ brunette boy on her hip. The dirt and residue had been on his chubby arms for so long that…
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You’re In Their Circle; The Psychological Perks of Your Church to a Troubled Child Part II
Vvgotsky’s View of Child Development (Be sure to read part one first.)Another theory that points to hope outside of a child’s home is by Russian psychologist, Lev Vygotsky. It’s known as the sociocultural theory. In this theory, he states that a child’s cultural context has a much greater shaping effect than the child’s natural wiring.…
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Defined
Some of my most beautiful and beloved memories as a child are of gardens. My grandfather and father are fantastic gardeners, and our family get-togethers were always adorned with lovely landscapes. Gardening is a craft requiring patience and intentionality. One must be careful of the depth and the width when digging. The quality of the…
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You’re in Their Circle; The Psychological Perks of Your Church to a Troubled Child
1 All of us live within varying types of social circles. These shape our views and our actions more than we realize. While some of these circles are of our choosing, others are not. I have been richly blessed by those in my professional circle. It was a divine connection when I ended up serving…
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Defined Part II: Serving Kids of Troubled Homes
(Missed the ‘Defined‘ Post?) After we knew Kevin’s story, we adjusted our dance with him. When he first arrived, we started offering him a calm time of rest. This twenty-to-thirty minutes made a world of difference! Once he awoke he was more patient and happy. In time Kevin was able to articulate his feelings in…