Written by Somer Colbert It does not matter what we are doing, my five-year-old daughter wants to know the plan. Where are we going? What are we going to do? Why? Who’s going to be there? Even in our recent transition to homeschooling, she has been relentless. How many more assignments? What are we having … Continue reading 3 truths for the child (and mama) who need to know the plan
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Raise your children to be independent: It’s OK if its hard
Written by Lisa Tyson The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate our nation’s hard fought victory over Great Britain, ultimately allowing us the freedoms we enjoy today. The Revolutionary War lasted for seven long years. It’s end result, after victories and defeats on both sides, was complete independence for the colonists. A personal … Continue reading Raise your children to be independent: It’s OK if its hard
5 quick truths about raising Christian kids in a non-Christian world
Written by Miriam Conner “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” —Romans 12:2 How do we teach our kids to be “salt and light”(Matthew 5:13–14) while not … Continue reading 5 quick truths about raising Christian kids in a non-Christian world
5 Things My Daughter Has Taught Me About Anger
Angry parents can be scary to kids. As a dad, sometimes my kids get the worst from me. I get upset and snap quickly and find myself feeling embarrassed and guilty for how I speak to them. I have never physically touched them in anger, but my words wound deeply. One day, I yelled at my … Continue reading 5 Things My Daughter Has Taught Me About Anger
Take the Faith Model Challenge:
My son’s response, when asked about his grandparent’s influence on his faith journey, was this: “The biggest thing they did for my faith journey or really just what impacted me the most is how they lived and not what they said.” Let that sink in: how they lived and not what they said. That is … Continue reading Take the Faith Model Challenge:
10 Parenting Lessons
Photo by picjumbo.com from Pexels I keep a prayer list on my desk, a handwritten list of people for whom I pray daily. My list includes quite a few names of individuals who have chosen to wander down prodigal paths — and the names of their parents who live daily with the fear of where … Continue reading 10 Parenting Lessons
Addressing Stress
https://vimeo.com/339379034 https://www.empoweredhomes.org/resource/addressing-stress/ Studies show that kids are more stressed than ever before. In this Power Parenting video, Bobby Cooley explains the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress. He also provides some ideas that parents can implement to help their kids manage their stress.
Is It Time for Our Kids to Have a Cell Phone?
By Danny Huerta, MSW, LCSW, LSSW Photo by Julia M Cameron from Pexels The purpose for having a phone contract is to make sure everyone in the family is on the same page and in agreement with cell phone expectations. The goals are to encourage relationship, conversation, and responsibility with and without devices. “Keep your … Continue reading Is It Time for Our Kids to Have a Cell Phone?
Teen Attitudes and Body Language
By Jill Savage Photo by Sandevil Sandhya from Pexels Our teens are quickly growing into the adults they will become. Help them respond respectfully, not emotionally. “Will you please empty the dishwasher?” I asked my 15-year-old son one afternoon after school. By the response I got, you would have thought I’d asked the boy to … Continue reading Teen Attitudes and Body Language
Walking Alongside Your Teen
By Focus on the Family Family in a summer park. People walking with a dog. Parents with a two daughters Your goal is to learn about your teen, and it will take some time. An old Ozark Mountain friend shared some wisdom with my dad a few years ago: “The older I get, the less … Continue reading Walking Alongside Your Teen
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