Welcome to 2012! Where does the time go? And with the coming of the New Year we also are looking at a new month which means a new virtue and this one makes perfect sense for the first of the year. For the month of January, we'll be looking at the virtue of Self-Control. As most people are already struggling to maintain their New Year's Resolutions less than a week into it, I can't think of any topic that would suit us better.
For the month, we'll be looking at some pretty wise ideas about the subject of Self-Control from a pretty wise guy; King Solomon. We'll look at the book of Proverbs for nuggets of truth as we talk about controling our tempers, our words, our appetites and how important maintaining Self-Control is overall.
We'll also be sending home our "Game On, Game Off" bracelet application tools. These reversable rubber reminders will allow the kids to keep in check with how they are handling Self-Control. When they are doing good, things are "Game On". When they are struggling, they flip them over to remind themselves that their game is "Off" and they need to work on regaining control. Encourage them to use them and let it help form natural conversation at meals and other important times of the day you spend with your child.
