Parenting
Taking Care of YOU When the Kids Go Off to School
If you felt a tug at your heart when the kids got on the bus, you are not alone. Some moms are sad by the quick passing of the summer months and the advancement in the years marked by kids in school. Others are thrilled to finally have a moment to themselves after a busy,…
Read MoreGetting Kids Ready for Middle & High School
A middle school or high school student may act like an old hand at the “back to school” drill. And maybe he is if he’s returning to the same school. But for many of our children, it’s going to be a whole new experience. Fun and scary all in one. For tweens, moving to middle…
Read MoreCollege Kids & Campus Life
Driving away from the university campus and the dorm was not the soppy, tearful event I thought it would be when Scott and I left our oldest son at school. Throughout the day he’d look at me, smile, and ask, “You okay Mom?” I was, really I was. For me, it was a whole lot…
Read MoreRaising Big Kids with Supernatural Love
Raising Big Kids with Supernatural Love reveals fifteen qualities of love to infuse into your family. These characteristics are demonstrated through vignettes and the authors’ conversational style; bringing 1 Corinthians 13 love to life in your parenting and in your young person. Realize the difference between kindness and enabling. Discover how to adjust your parenting approach.…
Read MoreRaising Little Kids with Big Love
When parenting little ones, big love is needed. Raising Little Kids with Big Love reveals fifteen qualities of love. These are demonstrated through anecdotes and the authors’ conversational style, bringing the characteristics of 1 Corinthians 13 love to life in your parenting and in your youngster. Discover how to: Increase your child’s self-worth by demonstrating patience Act…
Read MorePOISON: What to Do to Protect Kids
Little kids are naturally curious. To learn, they use all five senses which can be problematic when they ingest something harmful. Knowing possible risks will help to keep your children safe from accidents involving poisonous substances. Accidental poisoning happens and it happens quickly. It’s good to be aware of threats as ninety percent of all…
Read MoreKids and Cell Phones: When to Say YES
A commonly asked question in parenting classes is, “When can a child have a cell phone?” The question is often followed by, “He tells me all his friends have one.” Not all kids have cell phones. And there’s no perfect age. It’s a privilege, not a right. Middle school and high school kids are the…
Read MoreKid Safety on the World Wide Web: 5 Tips for Parents
“Mom, my throat really hurts. I’m going to google Caribbean Passion to get a recipe for a smoothie.” His favorite smoothie shop made a tropical sensation with mangos, bananas, kiwis, and strawberries aptly named Caribbean Passion. “Sure, sounds like a great idea.” As soon as the words were out, I realized my mistake. “WAIT! Add…
Read MoreKeeping Them Safe: 5 Tips for Helping Kids Grow in Maturity & Wisdom
“You can’t keep them safe, so you have to get them ready.” My ministry partner and co-author, Lori Wildenberg, shared words of wisdom with me a number of years ago when my kids were young. She knows I would have preferred to encase my boys in bubble wrap at that time. Now, as teenagers, that’s…
Read MoreIndependence Day Bars: Dessert for the 4th of July
Sweeten up the Fourth of July celebration with your family. This brownie recipe is sure to please everyone at the party! Raspberry Rocky Road Bars 1 package brownie mix (package ingredients) 1 1/2 C chopped pecans or walnuts 3 1/2 C mini marshmallows Mix brownies according to the instructions on the box. Add nuts. Pour into…
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