Moms Talk: Are You, Your Kids Giving Up Anything For Lent?

While typically a Christian ritual, giving up a treat or habit such as candy, coffee or Cabernet during Lent is practiced by as a form of self-discipline in the days leading up to Easter.

Today is Ash Wednesday -- the beginning of Lent. Many across the area have or will make their pledges to give up some of their favorite things for the next forty days.

During this week's Moms Talk we want to hear from you on what Lent means to you and your family:

• Do you give up something for Lent and encourage your children to do the same?
• Do you think teaching children such self-discipline at a young age is a good thing or something better saved for when they grow older?
• What are you and your children giving up and how well has this worked in the past?
• How do you explain "giving something up for Lent" to children and what is their reaction to the practice?