This is an area in which I have struggled to find "younger siblings" for my children to mentor. Last year and for the first months of this year we fostered children, which gave my children a WONDERFUL opportunity to mentor younger "siblings". I saw them blossom and have such fabulous teaching moments. Marly worked hard with Big Boy and Jabber Jaw to teach them colors, ABC's, and counting through play. Chris mentored personal hygiene through helping the little ones brush their teeth, pick out clothes, and put on their shoes. Reading aloud and playing games with these Core Phase little ones brought a great deal of happiness and purpose to our lives. It never ceases to amaze me that the family structure is perfect for mentoring of all ages!
We moved to a new state and are not currently fostering. I am at a loss in many ways to find mentoring situations for my young adults. They have volunteered to work with the nursery children at church during weekday activities and are always happy to babysit. In a way, this is almost enough.
Hey lady!! I cant find your email anywhere!!!! I have the old one.. go figure... lol... anyhows... wanted to ask you a few things about the ning site.... will you shoot me an email when you have a minute? pretty please!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post here.... I bet it really pushed the thought home for them as well... moving and not having little ones in the home to mentor like they were... how awesome they were able to do that!!! =)
Hope everyone is well!! Loving the pics and seeing how much fun it appears your having up there!! =) Hugs!