Over the years I have taught my daughters how to do many things so that if there is illness or someone is in the hospital they know how to run a household of ten-- as they have proven in the past with a rocky past year behind us! I think it is so important to not underestimate what a child can do and to continually encourage them to reach for higher goals. Culture misleads us into thinking that we need to constantly do things for our children. I once knew of a father that was making lunch for his children (probably 13 and 15 at the time) to take to school! When he realized he was actually hindering them, he stopped. At this age, children can make dinner for a large family and do it well. They can do many things, and we as parents need to think about ways to constantly challenge them and teach them how to gain skills and be prepared for life.
This year I have many plans under my belt but my heart is to continue to teach my daughters skills that will one day benefit them. I will be purposefully teaching my daughters to cook more healthful recipes from scratch (not from a box) and new skills that could help them to be industrious one day. I am so pleased to say that we will be using the new Homestead Blessing videos (pictured above) to complement what we are doing this year---here is a sample of one of their newest videos on quilting that I have just recently purchased:
They also have videos on:
- canning
- cooking
- candle and soap making
- dairy delights
- gardening, and sewing and much more.
These excellent videos not only teach our daughters but are wonderful for us moms as well!
Learning domestic skills is an art and are vital to every day living. Without skills we can waste money. Mothers, pay attention to what natural gifts the Lord has given your daughter(s) and run with it. Teach them all you can, bring in outside help, grow them and nurture those gifts the best that you can.
I know for my daughters I also have goals for them to be entrepreneurial. I want them to learn skills that will get them through hard times or help their husbands to bring in money--they must learn to be business savvy in a fast paced, competitive world and shaky economy with the gifts that God has given them. I want to help them do that early on so I am teaching them how to bring in multiple streams of income into a household from their home.
We must never entertain the thought that we are depriving or robbing our children of their childhood if we teach them how to work. Children will play and find time have fun on their own--trust me! :) Instead we are equipping them for life! Children must learn good character--diligence, perseverance and so forth. How will they ever get to do it if never given a chance to stretch themselves?
Lay out your plans, mothers, and purposeful!
What will you teach your daughters? What new skills will they acquire?
What will you teach your daughters? What new skills will they acquire?
May we be found faithful as we intentionally teach them new and valuable skills for the new year!
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Dear readers, I am affiliate for Vision Forum--if you decide to make a purchase from them please consider making them through this site through any of the links above or the catalog in the sidebar. I love Vision Forum and am happy and honored to be able to continue to introduce you to their fabulous resources for building up your home! FYI, the set above is on sale for a limited time.
Additionally, every order placed online during January will include a FREE copy of their new homeschool curriculum guide, Building a Winning Curriculum. Plus, use coupon code ONLY5 to ship your orders via regular ground for just $5, or use coupon code SAVE10 to take an extra $10 off your orders of $75 or more. Limit one coupon per order.
(This post is also being featured over at Raising Homemakers! )
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