She Walks in Beauty Written by Madeline Robison

She walks in beauty, like the nightOf cloudless climes and starry skies;And all that’s best of dark and brightMeet in her aspect and her eyes—“She Walks in Beauty,” Lord Byron Why do our brains latch onto certain things we’ve learned and drop others like they’re stolen property and the FBI just walked up?  It would … Continue reading She Walks in Beauty Written by Madeline Robison

How do we teach our children to value and respect race? Written by Claire Avidon

I am white.  Somehow it feels wrong to label myself with the word that defines my skin color. The term white feels entitled and off-putting, even to me. It feels as if I am setting myself apart before you can even begin to understand my heart position and intention. I am also privileged. I was … Continue reading How do we teach our children to value and respect race? Written by Claire Avidon

Your Family and Technology by Empoweredhomes.org

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HbpvB72yDINgNL4Fmykow Making good choices about technology is more than just using good internet filters and determining screen-time limits for our family. Brad Flurry, Joe Landi, and Bobby Cooley discuss how all families wrestle and struggle with technology. We provide some practical tools to help you make wise and responsible technology decisions in your home. Even … Continue reading Your Family and Technology by Empoweredhomes.org

Table Talk: Single Parenting Together

Table Talk Our family dinner conversations were losing ground with short answers of “fine” and “good.”  Extra activities were pulling us away from that special time around the dinner table.  And as our children get older, it seems that you really have to work to get in those good conversations going. So in asking the … Continue reading Table Talk: Single Parenting Together

Movie Devotionals by Empoweredhomes.org

Tarzan: Family Devo Tarzan Discussion Questions During the first song in the movie, the stage is set for Tarzan to be orphaned and ... Avengers- End Game : Family Devo Avengers: End Game In the movie Avengers: End Game, there are many excellent themes to discuss with your children. Watch ... Little Women: Family Devo … Continue reading Movie Devotionals by Empoweredhomes.org

10 Ways to Welcome Your College Student Back Home

Photo by Buro Millennial from Pexels Some of you parents now have your college student back under your roof, at least temporarily. This is a challenging season for all of us as we navigate COVID-19, so here are 10 ways you can help your college student adjust well to the move back home during this … Continue reading 10 Ways to Welcome Your College Student Back Home

Showing Grace to Your Family in Close Quarters

By Joannie DeBrito, Ph.D., LCSW, LMFT, https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/showing-grace-to-your-family-in-close-quarters/ Photo by Elly Fairytale from Pexels Living with Your Family in Close Quarters So here you are, at home with your family in close quarters. Your children are running around wild, and you’re wondering how you’re going to get your work done and care for your kids at … Continue reading Showing Grace to Your Family in Close Quarters