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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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.
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Some links may be affiliate links meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I’ve talked about showing our kids we love them before. Today I want to talk about how we can serve …
Note: Some links may be affiliate links. This means I may earn from qualifying purchases. Communication skills – good and bad – are first learned at home. Those skills then translate to a roommate relationship when they leave home. Our parents demonstrate skills and we pick them up through observation …