Quiverfull - Giving Them All Attention
by Mrs. Traci Knoppe

I have always felt quality, quantity time was better than just a bit of quality time. Children need our time and our love. So how does one give several children the time and love they need? All throughout the day, I will pull each child aside for a cuddle, a story and some momma lovin’! Once a week, I will take one child with me to run an errand or go to the store, or I will have one child work side-by-side with me as I do a household task. As a keeper at home, I’m able to do this all throughout the day, and yes, sometimes at night! My husband also works in one-on-one time with the children, while he’s doing chores around the house. Daddy time is just as important and momma time.

Of course, the bulk of our day is spent with us all together. We read together, play together, work together and have fun together! This is what being a family is all about. Just being there to kiss the boo-boos, eat together, talk with them and teach them as needed - is all attention.

So it really boils down to the little moments that add up to lots of time and love.

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Mrs. Traci Knoppe lives near St. Louis, Missouri with her husband Mark, six children, one son-in-law and four Shih Tzus. Aside from her life as wife and mother, she owns a web design company that she runs from her home. Traci also co-leads the Titus 2 Christian HomeKeeper ministry through which she mentors women and does public speaking. Traci has written numerous articles on the subject of parenting, homekeeping, marriage and the Christian faith. Traci and Mark also actively serve in their church.

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Written by Traci Knoppe ©: Aside from her roles as wife, mother of six, mother-in-law and grandmother, Traci also works at home as a business owner.