Comments on: How to Date your Kids (and why that’s so special) http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:23:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: joyce butlerhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html/comment-page-1#comment-60582 joyce butler Mon, 23 May 2011 15:40:40 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html#comment-60582 love this site love this site

]]> By: Katie @ Kitchen Stewardshiphttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html/comment-page-1#comment-18304 Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:59:42 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html#comment-18304 Lisa, I'm impressed that you could homeschool and spend 25 minutes alone with anyone! For children that age, I think just being aware that everyone gets some attention during the day is important. You'll have to decide if your personality is such that you need the structure of rotating kids 25 minutes each day. I think for older kids especially, a more formal evening once a month or going out on a "random" date is most important, to have a time when they feel they can be open with you and are the center of attention. Of course, you need to build that trust and open relationship every day; it can't just happen like magic once a month. Sounds like you're doing awesome things, Lisa! You'll figure out what works for you. Katie Lisa,
I'm impressed that you could homeschool and spend 25 minutes alone with anyone! For children that age, I think just being aware that everyone gets some attention during the day is important. You'll have to decide if your personality is such that you need the structure of rotating kids 25 minutes each day.

I think for older kids especially, a more formal evening once a month or going out on a "random" date is most important, to have a time when they feel they can be open with you and are the center of attention. Of course, you need to build that trust and open relationship every day; it can't just happen like magic once a month. Sounds like you're doing awesome things, Lisa! You'll figure out what works for you.

Katie

]]> By: Vanessa McKellarhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html/comment-page-1#comment-18303 Vanessa McKellar Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:32:53 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html#comment-18303 My dad took me on occasional dates when I was young. I would get dressed up and we would go out to eat together. I remember one time he even pinned a little homemade corsage on my dress! I certainly plan on doing dates with our children when we have some; it's very special. And I have a horrible memory, so if I remember that, it must've been fun! My dad took me on occasional dates when I was young. I would get dressed up and we would go out to eat together. I remember one time he even pinned a little homemade corsage on my dress! I certainly plan on doing dates with our children when we have some; it's very special. And I have a horrible memory, so if I remember that, it must've been fun!

]]> By: Doodlebug's Mommyhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html/comment-page-1#comment-18302 Doodlebug's Mommy Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:49:48 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html#comment-18302 I remember my dad doing this. He told me that we were going on a date to a really fancy restauraunt and that they wouldn't let us in unless we dressed up really nicely. Then he took me to a local pizza place. I don't remember anyone else being dressed down. I just remember my daddy giving me the chance to dress up and spend time with him. I remember my dad doing this. He told me that we were going on a date to a really fancy restauraunt and that they wouldn't let us in unless we dressed up really nicely. Then he took me to a local pizza place. I don't remember anyone else being dressed down. I just remember my daddy giving me the chance to dress up and spend time with him.

]]> By: Lisahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html/comment-page-1#comment-18301 Lisa Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:48:22 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html#comment-18301 I like this idea, my children are 12, 10, 7, & 5,we homeschool and dual enroll for band & art. What would yours or anyone's suggestions be for special time w/my 4 great children. Each day? one per day? I actually had tried the one per day for ~25 min. and that seemed to do ok, I should try that again, huh? thanks, LIsa I like this idea, my children are 12, 10, 7, & 5,we homeschool and dual enroll for band & art. What would yours or anyone's suggestions be for special time w/my 4 great children. Each day? one per day? I actually had tried the one per day for ~25 min. and that seemed to do ok, I should try that again, huh? thanks, LIsa

]]> By: Debrahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html/comment-page-1#comment-18300 Debra Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:51:02 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/09/how-to-date-your-kids-and-why-thats-so-special.html#comment-18300 I agree, it's very important to "date" your kids. My husband and I did with our daughter when she was little and now that she is in Middle School (the age they stop thinking their parents are cool) she still loves spending time with us. I agree, it's very important to "date" your kids. My husband and I did with our daughter when she was little and now that she is in Middle School (the age they stop thinking their parents are cool) she still loves spending time with us.

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