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Ask M.E. #9 Children Fasting

1/29/2018

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Dear M.E.,
My son struggles to fast on Fast Sunday. He'll just "forget" or sneak in and have a snack or whatever. I don't want to force fasting on my kids, but I feel like they need to learn this essential skill and it's not just going to happen spontaneously. We've taught him the reason behind fasting, but it doesn't change the outcome. How can I help him learn to fast?
--Christene

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Dear Christene,

One thing that has helped my kids choose to fast is to give them a concrete reason and time.

Talk with them the night before about who they know that needs help. Sometimes it's themselves, but younger kids do much better when it's someone else. Tell th
em that fasting is like a prayer with a "pretty please," and that when they fast for ___________ Heavenly Father can give __________ extra blessings.

Once they have a purpose and person to fast for, then give them a time. Perhaps you can say, "Let's fast until dinner tomorrow. We will have a special break-the-fast dinner at 3." That way it's shorter and special.

It's easier for kids to fast when there is a purpose and a clear time they have to do it for. We've had dinner as early as 2 (Linner) to help our children develop their physical and spiritual ability to fast. It's also good to follow up with them afterwards. Ask them how they felt, reassure them again of the power of fasting. And remember, fasting is a choice, and a child should never be forced to fast.

Sincerely,
M.E.


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Ask M.E. #8 Mouth-breathing Kid

1/27/2018

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Dear M.E.
My otherwise bright son is a mouth breather. Any tips on getting him to stop?
--Denise

Dear Denise,
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Check with an ENT to make sure there are no sinus issues. If he's totally healthy, then you have a couple options.

1. Don't sit or stand by him. Really, he's not doing anything wrong. It's just annoying to you.


2. If you simply can't stand it, give him $10 in quarters each week and tell him that you'll charge him a quarter every time he mouth breathes near you. On Saturday he can spend whatever is left. It only takes a few weeks to create a habit.

Sincerely,
M.E.
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    Hi. I'm M.E.

    Growing up my brothers called me a know-it-all.  I wasn't. I just acted like it.

    I'm still not. And I don't want to act like it. I just want to help you.

    So, ask me anything.

    I'll ponder, research, and guess in order to answer all your questions the best I can.

    Sincerely,
    ​M. Elizabeth

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