Mommy 101

I Wish Game
- When your child is throwing a tantrum and doesn't want to do something like get out of the bath tub, play the "I wish game". Start talking and wishing " I wish the tub was big and we could all climb in and grow fins and swim in here all day. I wish your pre-school teacher came over and ate lunch with us in the tub". Before you know it, they will be in a towel climbing out of the tub!

Be Positive. Say Yes More Often.
- Children learn what "we'll see" means
- The spontaneous stops at the park and other places will be what's remembered
- Quality time and quantity of time are equally important

Relax!
- It is okay to let your house get a little messy. Have a sense of humor about things. The relationship you are creating with your child now (while they are young) will last through the teenage years. It is difficult to have an open relationship later if you don't have one now.

Trust in your Heavenly Father. He trusts you to raise His children. He will guide and help you.


Go out of your way to invite the Spirit into your home

Have a Family Plan.
- Talk about your future! If you know what you want your family to look like in 20 years (sons on missions, college, whole family in temple) it will shape your traditions now.

Have Open Communication Between You and Your Spouse.
- You are a team!
- You are your husband's wife, not his mother.