Real life My husband is a great man. He works hard and has strong integrity. Most days he also treats me like a princess. He opens doors for me, helps carry bags, always has me go first, and generally treats me like a precious jewel. A few weeks ago my …
The After School Slump When my son gets in the car, he’s generally pretty quiet. He’s 14 and he’s never been super chatty as soon as he leaves school. I always ask a general, throw-away question like, “How was your day?” He always says something along the lines of, “it …
Things I wish I’d known before my child became a teenager by Gary Chapman (yes, author of the 5 love language series) is a simple read with profound effects. Written with short chapters and easy to read language, you’re going to fly right through it. Topics include communication, psychology, faith, …
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Six easy steps to teach kids how to make good decisions. Check it out!
Showing love can be easy and really reach your kids – even teens! Follow these two simple keys for success today.
Self Concept Rather, I’m saying that God made our children the way they are on purpose (Psalm 139:13). He has a perfect plan for their lives (Jeremiah 29:11). The world is going to tell our kids they aren’t enough – not good enough, skinny enough, fun enough, smart enough, happy …
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When we tune into our kids nonverbal communication we can learn why they aren’t listening and make changes for successful listening later.
I’ve talked about showing our kids we love them before. Today I want to talk about how we can serve in love. Serving our kids does not make us their maid. I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve told my kids, “I’m not your maid” a time or two. Yet …
Communication skills – good and bad – are first learned at home. Those skills then translate to a roommate relationship when our kids leave home and go their own way. In the long run, the foundation we give them lasts a lifetime. Even if they don’t have the “right roommate” …