The concept of teaching our children to use words wisely is so important. In fact, there are some times when I think we could all use a refresh in this area! I was recently reading a couple new children’s books out focusing on helping our kids use their words wisely and doing so from a God-honoring perspective.
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In Sam and the Sticky Situation, Sam has figured out a way to get what he wants when he wants it—he whines. In fact, it works so well that he’s started whining more and more to get his way. Not only does Sam’s mother give into his whining very quickly—he learned how to whine from her. Both Sam and his mother find themselves in quite the sticky situation when Sam’s whining leads them to being covered with cotton candy and stuck on the top of a Ferris wheel!
In Chloe and the Closet of Secrets, Chloe has a sneaky habit of making up stories. She thinks it’s no big deal, but one day crazy little fluffs appear every time she tells a lie. Chloe starts stuffing the fluffs in her closet, but soon it’s almost ready to burst. Not only that, she realizes that her lies are sinful and are hurting her relationships. But after her father confesses his own lie and asks God for forgiveness, Chloe gains the courage to let out all of her secrets.
I loved how these books not only tied in the children learning a lesson but the important part parents play in that as well. In both these books the parents had a role to play and they taught through their actions how to choose words wisely. Even more importantly both of these books showcase why Jesus wants us to choose our words wisely. Even I felt some conviction reading these books. Couple that with the cute characters and story and I think you’re kids will not only learn something but be excited to read them too!
