Sanpete County Scandinavian Festival

This festival was wonderful. It was not very big, meaning a lot of people were not there. There was enough people to have a successful event and not to many to keep the small town atmosphere. Great family fun. Cost was minimal or free, your choice. The old world games were free and family oriented. All of my children had a great time. It was almost like we went back in time. There was a pioneer exhibit we had the most fun walking on the stilts. Story telling looked fun but my children were just restless after I had made them sit through an hour of the bluegrass Scandinavian band which was just incredible. The worst part of the day was simply when we had to leave. For more information here is a festival link.

Patience Pays off

Recently I had a special interaction with my son. My son had decided to be somewhat defiant and was at the young age of ten. In the past I might have felt perfectly justified in getting upset with him and maybe giving him a timeout. This time I was determined not to join him in his temper tirade. I took time to allow my own emotions to relax and become calm so we could talk. I had him look me in the eye and we had a good talk. I made sure that I kept my voice low. I told him that I was not going to yell at him or get upset in anyway. I expressed my own feelings through my tears. When I spoke I saw him crying also. I knew then that I had reached his heart. I am very grateful for the blessing and inspiration of handling the situation in a way my Heavenly Father might have done. If I had allowed my emotions to get out of control and become angry. I would not have had such a good interaction with my son. We were able to hug and had a great day. He wanted to talk with me for the rest of the day, nonstop.

Take time to connect with your children. It will make a big difference in their lives and your own.

Good parenting takes time and effort, but I promise you it will be worth it.

Boyd F Curtis
Strongfamilies101.com
President