How Your Character Affects Habit Training

[@travisambers6307]

Sonya, thank you! I am in tears as I felt so alone and desperate for older women to disciple me and this is the kind of content i have been craving.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So glad that you have joined us and found a need fulfilled through these episodes!

[@eddieyoung3856]

Dads need to learn to keep an even temper as well. I’m watching this to learn!

[@Sarah-vl4mq]

Good for you for realizing that! More dads should be encouraged to also learn to keep an even temper. It is so important!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are right, this can be helpful to all parents, so glad you decided to join us!

[@JeremyandCaty]

I am just sooo blessed by these videos. I am a stay at home mama (on my husbands account) with 4 kiddos, 5 and under and have been constantly praying for wisdom to raise them up. I’m just so grateful the Lord brought your channel to my feed, it is really truly an answer to prayer!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So glad that you have found this channel and you have felt blessed by it! Please reach out with any questions that you may have as you move forward with learning about and implementing Charlotte Mason's methods and into your home.

[@tesajones5107]

This is my hearts desire to maintain a sweet even temper. It seems like the harder I try sometimes the harder it is. Thanks so much for the wisdom and examples.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are very welcome. Forming new habits can be very hard work for us as well as for our children. Here is another post of encouragement: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/god-and-habit-training/

[@nnylasoR]

Oof. “MORE SLEEP… Simplify…” (especially physical possessions)….. Those hit me HARD, and I wept. God is GOOD - I really needed to hear this. Thank you. ♥️🥺

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for joining us! So glad that this content has blessed you and inspired you!

[@ioanacatalinastoica509]

I am from Romania (Europe), I discoverd you 3 weeks ago by a friend. I will start kindergarden with my 4 year old girl in august, at home and I want to thank you for the good ideas and all the support I took from your videos. You are the one that gave me the courrage to take the decission. God bless you! hugs!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So glad that you have found support and encouragement from this channel!

[@gmg03]

The Lord knows every step and guides us and gives us the tools we need. Literally prayed over this issue.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Yes, so very true and so glad this message spoke to you.

[@BetcySimon]

Yes.

[@kalamathes7857]

Wow. Thank you for such realistic prompts and ideas for parent habit making. I just recently started a "no more yelling" campaign in my own life and this video is a wonderful asset

[@racheln4309]

I think I’ve started a no yelling campaign about 20 times. Ugh!!

[@leahg1723]

Me three! Haha. Try and try harder.

[@cherylogle8831]

Instead of "No yelling" I am trying to think/speak/act "Be gentle" - cos that is a fruit of the Spirit I need to cultivate, and that will take care of it all

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So glad that this post was timely for you!

[@joannaholden943]

Today was literally one of "those" days when I saw this. Thank you!

[@gablejr6]

Amen, thank you for this video! I have personally seen the benefits of humbling myself before God in prayer and submitting my day to Him - He gives abundant grace when we do this!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Amen!

[@flakkie.o]

God is just so awesome!. He certainly knows how to bring the right resources our way, when we cast our burdens on him. Thank you so much for this. I'm so grateful to God for sending this video my way. Now I'm so rest assured that God is with me in this journey to becoming a better, sweet, yet firm mom.❤ His grace is sufficient

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for joining us. We are glad that you found this video to be helpful and that you found it when you needed it!

[@mangopuppybaby]

You are a gift from God. I am learning so much from you on how to parent. I am so thankful for you pouring into my life such wisdom. Thank you!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for your kind words. So glad that these episodes are a help and encouragement to you!

[@TheTheresaI]

The perfect timing of this message!!! Praise God

[@yumismom]

You are such a blessing and inspiration. Thank you so much Sonya for always sharing your wisdom. I Praise God for your life.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for your kind words and feedback!

[@Thoughtful9090]

I can't tell you how much I need this message right now. God knew! Thank you for following His leading.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So glad this post was timely for you!

[@benandcandicejilk9395]

I am so thankful for all of your videos. You have been a true gift from God! Thank you for being a Titus 2 woman for us younger mamas.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for your kind words and feedback, so glad that you have been blessed by these videos.

[@melaniehancock2210]

I needed this so much. I am going to start working on my attitude (being annoyed) towards things my children need. I’m not like this all the time but I think it is what is affecting my 8 year old sons heart attitude. He’s the child that takes after me the most in defiance and independence and we are more likely to butt heads during the day.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

I can personally relate, Melanie. Thank you for sharing. Have you seen this blog we did with Ginger Hubbard about this very topic? simplycharlottemason.com/blog/i-cant-believe-you-just-said-that/

[@amandarada3242]

Thank you so much! This practical advice needs to be heard again and again... as we, each on of us, are sinners and are so in need of mercy and understanding and aid! ❤️

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Amen!

[@AubreyMiller-g7r]

Thank you!!! God bless you for making these videos. I’m a young mom and I’ve learned so much from you already. ❤️

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are so welcome!

[@redshimmer7]

Oh, this is just what I needed today. Thank you for your exhortation and encouragement!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are so welcome!

[@susanshuffield8628]

Wonderful! Love the practical application and encouraging delivery! So thankful for your service to all of us reading and watching and listening! Please keep it up!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for joining us and for your words of encouragement!

[@sarahm415]

Thank you for helping me want to be a better person for my family. ❤

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are so welcome, here is another post of encouragement for you: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/let-us-not-grow-weary/

[@vickywhisenant5979]

These images and practical tools are marvelous. Thanks!!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for your feedback, so glad that you enjoyed this episode!

[@jennyroe5285]

Well articulated as always! Leading by example is the hardest but thankfully we have the Amazing One's example to emulate! Praise Jesus!

[@lizc6194]

So thankful this video was in my feed. Just what I needed to hear. Subscribed.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Glad that you found it helpful!

[@elizabethgridley8587]

Love this! Wonderful advice, thank you.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are very welcome. Thank you for joining us!

[@BlessingsatHome]

Love these videos, perfect timing, thank you! One of my biggest struggles.

[@bariabintbaba]

Your insight on parenting is wonderful, thank you! It reminds me of the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) interaction with children. One mother gave her young son Anas to aid the Prophet when he was only ten years old. Anas reported: I served the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, for ten years. By Allah, he never even said to me, “Uff!” He never said harshly, “Why did you do that?” or, “Why did you not do that?”.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for joining us and sharing your thoughts!

[@jamiewimer]

The timing of this video release is prophetic for me… 🤗

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So glad this post was timely for you, thanks for joining us!

[@amyharris7337]

These are such great words of wisdom. Thank you so much.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You're very welcome!

[@KaraPoullath]

Amazing, just amazing ♡♡♡

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So happy it was helpful for you!

[@babybobbie1000]

Love love love this. Thank you so much. This came at a perfect time, an answer to a quiet prayer in my heart. And it’s truth. This aligns exactly with the feelings I’ve had in my heart but I hearing it from someone else who has experienced this 👌🏼

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So glad that this was timely for you!

[@rachelo3548]

Your videos are all so helpful! Thank you for all you do!

[@racheln4309]

Character showcases habits. Very wise!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for joining us!

[@monicabras9618]

Sonya, I'm so glad I found you!! ❤ About temper... Do you have some material about child tantrums? Or do you recommend some place where I could read/learn more about it through Charlotte Mason approach? Otherwise, i would make the request of you doing a podcast about tantrums and how to regulate a child. Would be that possible? I would really appreciate. Thank you 🙏

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Hi, tantrums are addressed in "Laying Down the Rails" which is a wonderful habit training resource for parents. Here is a link to that. simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-rails-charlotte-mason-habits/ Additionally, tantrums are addressed in this blogpost. simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-and-a-breaking-a-bad-habit/ This collaboration with Ginger Hubbard does not specifically mention tantrums, however you may want to dig into some of her resources as well as she has some wonderful practical tools on many topics including tantrums. simplycharlottemason.com/blog/6-discipline-mistakes-parents-make/

[@barbaramariemua]

Just love all of this❤

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for joining us!

[@Dreblueskies]

I needed this!! Thank you.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You're very welcome!

[@a_d018]

Wonderful as always. I just adore you Sonya!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@kristinbishop6476]

beautiful and helpful. Thank you!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You're very welcome!

[@KatesSlate]

Struggling with getting enough sleep. Need to SIMPLIFY! Thank you so much for posting this. ❤️ Help us raise up these children to godliness Lord Jesus Christ!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So happy that you have found this video helpful!

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

Needed this!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So glad you found this helpful!

[@bethanystamschror8658]

Boy did I need this!

[@katrinago4896]

Thank you very much!

[@jazminj6512]

Anyway I could get guidance for me and my son ?

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Hi, Thank you for reaching out with your question! Here are some additional resources for you as the parent: Are You a Thermostat or a Thermometer: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/are-you-a-thermostat-or-a-thermometer/ Top Three Habits for a Homeschool Mom: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/top-three-habits-homeschool-mom/ I Am, I Can, I Ought, I Wish I Did: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/i-am-i-can-i-ought-i-wish-i-did/ Here are some recommended resources for learning more about habits as well as a habit training resource "Laying Down the Rails for Children" that SCM recommends you use directly with your child. simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-resources/ Habits Q & A: Introduction to Habit Training simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-introduction-to-habit-training/ Habits Q & A: How to Break a Bad Habit simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-and-a-breaking-a-bad-habit/

[@veronicaduwe2333]

Where can I find the show notes?

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Hi Veronica! You can click above on the "show more" with any of our videos. You can find the blog version of this video here: simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-and-a-parents-character-maintaining-a-sweet-even-temper/

[@jennyschauer834]

Where would I find the booklet to find all this information.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Here is our page with information linking to the Laying Down the Rails resources: simplycharlottemason.com/product-links-tips-info/whats-difference-laying-rails-resources/

[@kkmomma09]

I need help with this for sure.

[@ewaheugh]

All the teaching is overwhelming me. I don't know how to do it; nobody has taught me anything like this! I feel like I'm not able to do it

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Hi, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feelings of being overwhelmed. We have all been there as homeschooling parents. Give yourself and your children a lot of grace. While it is easy to see all of the work that needs to be done in their lives and in your own, you have time to accomplish it, start small and don't be too hard on yourself or on them. Here is a post to encourage you in this. Let Us Not Grow Weary simplycharlottemason.com/blog/let-us-not-grow-weary/ If you are feeling overwhelmed with the habit training aspect of teaching, remember one habit at a time. Start small and manageable. You as the parent are not expected to be perfect in your habits before beginning with your children, you can start right alongside them. It is work and it can be very challenging, however you can all make progress with consistent effort toward a manageable goal. Here is a helpful post for getting started. simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-introduction-to-habit-training/ If you are feeling overwhelmed with your homeschooling schedule. Simplify it! If you are new to Charlotte Mason's methods, here is a great post on how to ease into this style of educating your children. simplycharlottemason.com/blog/transition-to-cm-basics/ If you are starting from scratch and have not yet started to homeschool but plan to, here is a great post on how to get started. simplycharlottemason.com/blog/starting-charlotte-mason-from-scratch/ If you are feeling disappointed by unfinished plans for your year, here is a post to encourage you. simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-to-do-when-last-years-homeschool-plan-is-unfinished/ Praying for you today, please reach out with any additional questions that you may have, we are here to help you in your homeschooling journey!

[@jtika1978]

I am utterly failing with my youngest. I became a single mother when he was two. He’s four now. I’m still trying to heal & really struggling. Lord Jesus, help me.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Praying right alongside you, it is not easy especially when you have added challenges in your life. Changing habits is a challenge, even if you are not where you would like to be yet, keep going, here is a post to encourage you in that. simplycharlottemason.com/blog/let-us-not-grow-weary/ Continue to lean into God, pray, and ask him for the strength to keep going. simplycharlottemason.com/blog/god-and-habit-training/

[@jtika1978]

@@SimplyCharlotteMason thank you. Your words have encouraged me. I’ll be reading those blog posts for sure. God is so faithful and has been so patient with me. I’ve homeschooled my older two, going into our eighth year now. But even with them, I haven’t been nearly as disciplined or balanced as I want to be. My oldest is beginning 9th grade and the anticipation of it has pushed me to try and completely change the trajectory of our homeschool journey, especially with the trauma we’ve endured the last few years. The Lord is ever-so-gently leading me to this method, especially with my youngest! He answers prayers!

[@melli4945]

Jesus help me

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Be encouraged! simplycharlottemason.com/blog/god-and-habit-training/

[@makichandes]

Me too 😢

[@rachelpops9239]

Me too