Parenting
Awesome Authors
There are a lot of resources for parents. Just walk through the local bookstore. The shelves are bursting with the latest and greatest ways to raise kids, nurture your marriage, and build strong faith-filled families. This post is to highlight a few of my newest favorites. These authors are part of the 1 Corinthians 13…
Read MoreEmpowered Parents: Putting Faith First
Empowered Parents was the first book Lori Wildenberg and Becky published. The book was born out a need that most Christian parents have when faced with the challenges of raising children with a heart for God in today’s society. As parents, we desire to seek God’s will and parent deliberately according to our faith. Empowered Parents is…
Read MoreThe HeartCORE Parenting Conference
“The cheese stands alone. The cheese stands alone. Heigh-ho, the derry-o the cheese stands alone.” The “cheese” stood in the center of the circle and the tears began to fall. My kindergarteners were playing The Farmer in the Dell. The class had sung the song twice through, allowing multiple children to take part. When the…
Read MoreThe 1 Corinthians 13 Parent
Lori Wildenberg, my ministry partner and co-author, and I are excited to introduce The 1 Corinthians 13 Parent: Raising Little Kids with Big Love and Raising Big Kids with Supernatural Love. What does Paul have to say about the famous Love Chapter, 1 Corinthians 13? And now I will show you the most excellent way. 1…
Read MoreTaking 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…
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