485. The Power of Eavesdropping, by Joni Hilton. Great article from Meridian Magazine, with ideas on how to influence children for good!
This is a great article I found a few days ago. Life has been very busy around here. So hopefully you enjoy this very interesting article about saying good things that children overhear, that can influence them for good. The Power of Eavesdropping By Joni Hilton · July 29, 2015 in Meridian Magazine It’s unavoidable; we overhear conversations everywhere we go. Whether we’re at the market, at work, or at church, people’s exchanges reach our ears. And while we shouldn’t crane our necks to snoop on the discussion at the next restaurant table, we simply can’t escape the chatter around us. Particularly with all the cell phones seemingly attached to the ears of the general public, we overhear more than we ever did. But here’s a case when overheard conversations can be a good thing: At home, when Mom and Dad are intentionally speaking about values and principles they want their children to learn. The minute we become parents, we also become teachers. ...