A typical after school day My son got in the car after a long day in school. He’s a freshman at a public high school for the first time. His elementary and middle school was a small, private school. Now he’s swimming with the big fish. Big fish who hurt …
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. At the time of this writing, 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 school today?” He always says …
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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.
Introduction As parents, we play a pivotal role in shaping our children’s understanding of who they are and what they’re capable of achieving. Meeting their emotional needs is a critical part of this journey, as it lays the foundation for a healthy self-concept. From offering emotional support during challenging moments …
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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 …
