A while ago my Pastor focused on “A Vision for Families”.He pointed out that the people closest to our children, those who interact with them daily, have the greatest impact on them. Is that you or have you relinquished your childrearing to others? I believe so firmly that children need at least one parent available on a moment by moment basis if it’s at all possible.

You have probably had a good opportunity to be with your kids during the current Covid 19 isolation. And, admittedly, because this was forced upon you and you lacked the preparation for what would come; it has not been easy! I’m sure there have been days that you and your children had some tough times spending so much time together. But, I imagine you have also had some wonderful days getting to know each other better.

For years I have been passionate about making it possible for parents to choose to be stay at home parents (SAHP).  My husband and I did it ourselves. Now, our grandchildren have all been raised by a SAHP. Our kids saw the value in this and they made the sacrifices needed to accomplish it as goal for their families.

I pray you have not lost jobs during the shutdown or experienced financial consequences, but maybe this makes it the perfect time to consider all your options as we move toward the workplace once again. Perhaps, even if there has been a job loss, this makes it the perfect time to consider SAHP on a permanent basis.

Quit Your Job! You Really Can Afford Stay at Home Parenthood was written with tears of joy and sadness, sprinkled with happy smiles as I share heartwarming and humorous times making it as fun to read as it is informative. It can help you decide if this is possible for your own family. Of course, you need to find ways to make money, but learning to save money is the best way to start. This valuable resource will open your eyes to the real costs of having a dual income family where both parents have full time careers outside their home. It will introduce you to methods of cutting expenses, as well as, other information related to parenting,  money saving techniques and homebased business creation. For the first time parents have what they need to plan and change their families for the better – all in one place. This Bibically-based book effectively ties everything together to encourage families to prepare for a new day, a new season – a new normal.

Now is the time…

The Bible tells us to teach our children to love God with all their hearts (Deut. 6:5-7), which begs the question who is introducing your kids to their Maker?  Children need to be taught how to obey God,  because, as my Pastor reminded us, “our children’s rebellious hearts need to be softened toward God.”

So, another question emerges. Are those who care for your children doing this?

Honestly, I believe the only way parents can do this is to have one loving parent at home 24/7. Please, at least consider it, for your family.