Archive for May, 2009

We tackled some pretty interesting reading topics on this show with our guest, Ellen Dana.

One of the questions

“If a child suddenly begins reading without being taught phonics with some special program, is it safe to dispense with using phonics altogether?” generated some interesting comments. Maybe that’s why I have a hard time with spelling?

The most encouraging message from the day was that God has a plan for your life, He created you with special gifts and you should not let your inability to read keep you from reaching your potencial. Sometimes our children are made to feel like failures because they don’t read well, don’t fall into that trap!

If you want to learn more about the Moore way of learning, go to www.moorehomeschooling.com

Dr. Gamblin

After Paul’s mother’s day tribute to Jeane, I asked him what he did to help his young men understand the importance of finding nurturing women? He says he has 9 boys in the family and they are all still pretty young–ages ranging from 24 to 7. He said two important things. 1. It’s caught and not taught. and 2. His own time with God.

We asked Jeane about her children with special needs. She said, 1. God doesn’t make mistakes. 2. Don’t blame yourself. 3. Approach your relationship with that child as a blessing and part of God’s work for you. 4. Don’t take it alone (www.nathhan.com). 5. Pray for love for that child. 6. Recognize the blessing that child brings into your life and the life of your family.

She also talked about Angel’s Syndrome. Do you know a child that looks like an angel but then hauls off and hits or does some other out of character action? We’d like to hear about your experience.

Have a great week,

Dr. Rose Gamblin