Children need both their parents. When mom and dad connect, they can complement each other's styles. Differences in parenting can cause conflict in your marriage, but they don’t have to. My husband Evan and I have always differed in how we parented our children. Even our play styles revealed a contrast. When our kids were … Continue reading But Dad Said It Was OK By Elisa Morgan
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When Boundaries Hinder Bonding By Jonathan McKee
Photo by Elly Fairytale from Pexels Rules are important, but connecting with your teen is essential. “My 17-year-old daughter never wants to talk with me.” The middle-aged mom at my parenting workshop dabbed at her eyes with a tissue as she described the parent-child relationship she had with her oldest daughter. “I don’t know what … Continue reading When Boundaries Hinder Bonding By Jonathan McKee
Gaps and Voids: Single Parenting Together
Photo by Josh Willink from Pexels As a single parent, when I poll or survey other single parents with the simple question of, “How did you get here?” I am always blown away that each of our stories are so unique and different. However, one thing that we all nod in agreement to (emphatically), is … Continue reading Gaps and Voids: Single Parenting Together
The Ten-Second Principle – Empowered Homes
https://vimeo.com/323780179 When your kid comes to you on his or her worst day, the first ten seconds are vitally important for communicating to him or her that you are a safe place. In this Power Parenting video, Joe Landi explains how to implement the ten-second principle to build trust with your kid.
Helping Our Children Love Each Other Well by Nell Bush
Photo by Daniel Jurin from Pexels As parents, most of us are seeking to love our children well. This is a challenging task, but not nearly as challenging as trying to teach our children how to love each other well, especially when it comes to their siblings! If you have more than one child in … Continue reading Helping Our Children Love Each Other Well by Nell Bush
Hope and Faith During Single Parent Struggles By Starla Quinn, PhD, LPC
Photo by Elly Fairytale from Pexels Armed with a strong faith, you can raise resilient, successful kids. A Prayer Turns Into Passion Perched on my roof, nailing a shingle in place, I heard bickering voices coming from below. My girls were fighting again. Between taking care of the house, holding down three part-time jobs, and … Continue reading Hope and Faith During Single Parent Struggles By Starla Quinn, PhD, LPC
Help Your Teen Daughter Get Smart About Dating by Daniel Anderson
Photo by Tirachard Kumtanom from Pexels PREPARING YOUR DAUGHTER FOR FUTURE HAPPINESS It is our job as parents to help our daughters make smart choices about whom to date and to teach them how to identify the difference between the thrill of attraction and the stability of attachment. The ideal time for discussing these issues … Continue reading Help Your Teen Daughter Get Smart About Dating by Daniel Anderson
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
Understanding Learning Styles By Lainna Callentine, MD, MEd
Every child has a unique learning style. Parents can help their children succeed in school by understanding their learning styles. Training Up a Child Parenting is one of the hardest tasks we’ll ever face, yet it’s one of the most rewarding callings in life. As a pediatrician, one of the most common questions I am … Continue reading Understanding Learning Styles By Lainna Callentine, MD, MEd
How to Connect With Young Teens By Tim Shoemaker
Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels Connecting with young teens can be challenging but time spent with them will be rewarding for both parents and kids Take Time to Engage Ever wonder how to connect with young teens? My wife and I connected with our kids at a local stock car race. During the opening … Continue reading How to Connect With Young Teens By Tim Shoemaker
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