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rollerblades for christmas so she doesn?t miss out on the fun. i
love
being with my kids. i want to be a mom who is there and always open with her kids. what personality trait of yours do you hope your
children
also get? j: i hope they are gracious to other people, and that they
love
and forgive easily, have fun, and find joy in art and the outdoors. what?s the most difficult thing you have experienced? j: in november of 2016, we lost our son, john david. he lived long enough to know that he was
love
d. his brief life changed ours forever and reminds us daily to live each day and
love
one another with intention. what advice do you often give your
children
? j: wash your hands! also, to be kind. our big message is that our words matter and have meaning. language is so important. what kids hear goes into their hearts. i want them to respect one another,
love
one another, and
love
the lord. what?s the best parenting advice you have ever received? j:
children
are like sponges. some
children
?s sponges are drier than others. some need more hugs and some are more independent. so, making sure to spend more time with them if their sponges are more dry. do you have any advice for other parents? j: to trust their instincts. parents can be so critical of themselves, so i would encourage them to not be so hard on themselves. know that you are the best mom for your kid. ? quick q&a the parenting item i couldn?t without? soap. in my fridge, you will always find? oranges. favorite movie growing up? grease . my guilty pleasure is?
cream
in my coffee, cookies and
cream
ice
cream
, and dark chocolate. music i?m loving? blues and jazz. i feel my best when i... bring joy to the people around me. n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 8 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 3 3
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