Written by Cynthia Yanof Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels Today we begin week 9 of praying our kids through the school year. This week we are praying specifically for our kids to understand the importance of time management. Our children’s days, like ours, are filled with so many demands for their time. If we teach … Continue reading Praying for Our Kids: Time Management
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Hey Workin Momma
Written by Corrinn Sims Photo by Christina Morillo from Pexels Hey, you. Working momma or daddy. There’s a lot of us out here. We write, we create, we design, we pack lunches, we cry while dropping our kids off, we attend meetings, we arrange rides, we hire babysitters, we search for the best daycares, we … Continue reading Hey Workin Momma
Preparing Your Teen for the Work World
By Paul White Helping your teens build a foundation for how to work well and to be better prepared for their future. One day my teenage twin sons decided they didn’t want to help around the house. One said, “All we do is work! We go to school, then to practice. We come home and have … Continue reading Preparing Your Teen for the Work World
Stop Ignoring Your Kids:The Szalinski Rule
https://youtu.be/kL6TYAWLhHA Have you ever blown off your kids? What do you do when you’re in the middle of something important and your kid wants your undivided attention? Listen in as Bobby Cooley gives a practical parenting tip for dealing with interruptions in a way that will keep the lines of communication open and safeguard your … Continue reading Stop Ignoring Your Kids:The Szalinski Rule
Does a Child’s Bad Behavior Mean You’re a Bad Parent?
By Karen Ehman Photo by mohamed Abdelgaffar from Pexels Your child’s bad behavior does not necessarily mean you’re a bad parent. Here’s why. Before I had children, I had a nifty little equation cemented in my mind. It went like this: crying baby = bad mom. This wasn‘t the only equation I had tucked inside … Continue reading Does a Child’s Bad Behavior Mean You’re a Bad Parent?
Strong-Willed Women Mothering Strong-Willed Children
By Cynthia Tobias Photo by Retha Ferguson from Pexels If you’re a strong-willed woman, it can be tough to parent a younger version of yourself. But you also have a definite advantage—you know what it’s like to be a strong-willed child. “My strong-willed child and I are like two goats fighting on a cliff — … Continue reading Strong-Willed Women Mothering Strong-Willed Children
How to Help Your Kids Dodge Digital Distractions
By Jonathan McKee Photo by Julia M Cameron from Pexels Find four ways to connect with your tweens in the midst of 24/7 video game/social media accessibility. “Why does my son waste his life playing Fortnite? If I don’t monitor him, he’ll play for 12 hours straight!” “How can I get my daughter to realize … Continue reading How to Help Your Kids Dodge Digital Distractions
How to Prepare Your Child for Middle School
By Sue Chan Acuña By Cynthia Tobias Photo by Julia M Cameron from Pexels Plan ahead and make adjustments to pave the way for a strong transition from elementary to middle school. Many parents say, “I knew middle school was coming, but I didn’t expect things to change so fast.” They are caught off guard … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Child for Middle School
Parenting Isn’t Paint By Numbers
By Connie Albers Photo by Vitória Santos from Pexels As our kids become teens, we’ve already established many of the parenting basics. But the masterpiece isn’t finished, and our role as parents is changing. You want to paint a mural in your room? When my daughter Jeannie was on the cusp of her teen years, … Continue reading Parenting Isn’t Paint By Numbers
Kids Desire Our Presence, Not Our Perfection
By Carol Cuppy Photo by Brett Sayles from Pexels Years from now, your kids won’t remember if you had all the dishes done or if you contributed to every bake sale. But they will remember the times you spent together and how it brought joy to their heart. The world places tremendous pressure on us … Continue reading Kids Desire Our Presence, Not Our Perfection
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