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From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY , Today , 25-Apr-2008 edition   Making Home a Happy Place By Dr bill Maier   Have you ever noticed how some families are just fun to be around?   They always seem to be laughing and having a good time. Well , that doesn’t happen by accident.   Good parents understand the importance of creating a happy atmosphere in the home.   Kids should enjoy being around their parents and siblings and there are some very practical ways you can help make that happen.   Begin by learning to laugh at yourself when things go wrong. This teaches your kids not to take themselves too seriously and shows them that everyone gets a chance to try again.   You should also be willing to try new things. Maybe you can explore an ethnic restaurant from time to time and order meals that seem fun and different.   Have everyone use their fingers to eat when you go out for India...

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY, Today, 24-Apr-2008 edition   Creating Order in the Home By Dr Bill Maier   How do you keep sanity in the family when life goes screaming by at a hundred miles an hour?   Every family goes through this experience – the busyness of life takes over, creating stress for everyone.   The key is to establish some ground rules to help keep order in the family. Begin by recognising that each member of the family has a role to play, and give them a specific set of responsibilities.   Children should be expected to keep their rooms neat, and have other chores around the house to do each day.   Schedule regular family meetings where you re-evaluate these tasks and talk about how they are working for everyone.   When families take time to coordinate their schedules, you can create a kind of rhythm in your home.   Children see how order relieves chaos, and they’r...

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY , Today , 23-Apr-2008 edition   An Atmosphere of Respect By Dr Bill Maier   How can you develop a sense of honour and dignity in your home?   In a word , you teach children to respect one another.   There are a number of ways to create an atmosphere of respect in the home.   First , look for ways to highlight your child’s accomplishments. Hang up those awards or certificates of merit in places where everybody can see them and make sure your son or daughter knows that you are proud of him or her.   And then , use positive language in the home and teach your kids to do the same thing.   Children should not be allowed to criticise one another or make fun of their siblings.   It is also important to respect your children’s privacy. Don’t invade their rooms without permission unless you have a good reason.   When children become self...

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY , Today , 22-Apr-2008 edition   How to Create an Atmosphere of Affection in the Home By Dr Bill Maier   We all want our kids to care for one another , but that doesn’t happen by accident.   If you want your kids to love each other , be a good role model.   Parents do this by consistently showing affection to our children and spouse.   Husbands shouldn’t be afraid to hug their wives in front of the kids , and wives need to speak positively about their husbands.   This shows the children how much you love each other.   Parents also need to develop a servant’s heart , and be willing to wait on others.   When someone hurts , we need to be there with a hug and some quick words of kindness.   When we mess up , we should say we’re sorry and ask for forgiveness – even from our kids.   Of course , we also need to te...

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY , Today , 21-Apr-2008 edition   FAMILY AROMA By Dr Bill Maier   What kind of memories do you have from your childhood?   Do you recall feelings of warmth and love – or stress and chaos?   How you answer has a lot to do with the environment your parents created in the home , or what I like to call your “Family Aroma”.   There are five healthy “aromas” that families can create.   One is a feeling of affection. When family members truly care for each other , that sense is carried over into the home.   Another aroma families can create is respect. This is a sense of honour and recognition and worth.   A third aroma is order. This is the result of a healthy atmosphere of involving discipline and control , creating a calm and safe place to live.   Fourth is a sense of merriment. This helps your home become a fun place to be ...