Focus on the Family Magazine - August/September 2023
It can be a struggle to raise a family while balancing your work life, social life and relationships. Focus on the Family magazine is here to help! Each complimentary issue delivers fresh, practical Biblical guidance on family and life topics. Every issue comes packed with relevant advice to build up your kids, strengthen your marriage, navigate entertainment and culture, and handle common challenges you may face in your marriage and parenting journeys. Plus you'll find seasonal advice ranging from back-to-school activities to date night tips for you and your spouse.
It can be a struggle to raise a family while balancing your work life, social life and relationships. Focus on the Family magazine is here to help! Each complimentary issue delivers fresh, practical Biblical guidance on family and life topics.
Every issue comes packed with relevant advice to build up your kids, strengthen your marriage, navigate entertainment and culture, and handle common challenges you may face in your marriage and parenting journeys. Plus you'll find seasonal advice ranging from back-to-school activities to date night tips for you and your spouse.
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HACKS & FACTS / KIDS & TEENS<br />
Undressing in Public<br />
DRESS<br />
THE DOLL<br />
I keep a doll or stuffed<br />
animal dressed in baby<br />
clo<strong>the</strong>s, al<strong>on</strong>g with an<br />
extra diaper, in our<br />
diaper bag. When <strong>the</strong><br />
inspirati<strong>on</strong> to undress<br />
strikes my toddler,<br />
I encourage her to<br />
undress and dress <strong>the</strong><br />
doll instead. Most of<br />
<strong>the</strong> time <strong>the</strong> distracti<strong>on</strong><br />
works, and she<br />
still gets to practice<br />
her new skills. Toddlerfriendly<br />
books with<br />
snaps, ties, zippers and<br />
buckles have also been<br />
an effective distracti<strong>on</strong>.<br />
—Jessica Jens<strong>on</strong><br />
ALLISON EASTERLING PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
clothing c<strong>on</strong>trol<br />
My toddler started undressing in public, and I<br />
eventually c<strong>on</strong>cluded that she would do this<br />
when she was overstimulated or when she felt<br />
things were out of her c<strong>on</strong>trol. I did my best to<br />
incorporate more moments of pause during<br />
our activities and interacti<strong>on</strong>s—even if it was just<br />
holding her for a few minutes while out <strong>on</strong> a<br />
playdate or grocery trip. If she still undressed, I’d<br />
move her to a quiet place and reassure her.<br />
At home we’d practice simple ways of calming<br />
down and managing emoti<strong>on</strong>s. Once her sense<br />
of c<strong>on</strong>trol was restored, her tendency toward<br />
undressing was no l<strong>on</strong>ger an issue. I’m so thankful<br />
to say that she’s now 4 and hasn’t undressed<br />
in public for almost a year!<br />
—Christina Nunes<br />
“I also distracted <strong>the</strong>m by letting<br />
<strong>the</strong>m wear jewelry like chunky<br />
necklaces or bracelets.”<br />
fidget features<br />
I found outfits for my girls that allowed <strong>the</strong>m to fidget with <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
clo<strong>the</strong>s without feeling <strong>the</strong> need to take <strong>the</strong>m off. For example,<br />
if <strong>the</strong>y wore shorts under <strong>the</strong>ir skirts, <strong>the</strong>y could play with <strong>the</strong><br />
skirt. They kept <strong>the</strong>ir clo<strong>the</strong>s <strong>on</strong> when <strong>the</strong> garments were decorated<br />
with sequins, butt<strong>on</strong>s or snaps <strong>the</strong>y could play with.<br />
I also distracted <strong>the</strong>m by letting <strong>the</strong>m wear jewelry like<br />
chunky necklaces or bracelets, so if <strong>the</strong>y wanted to take<br />
something off, it would be adornments instead of <strong>the</strong>ir outfits.<br />
—Emily Yang<br />
AUG / SEP <strong>2023</strong> FOCUS ON THE FAMILY CANADA 11
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