Great Books for Raising Kids

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Parents often ask for recommendations in regard to parenting books. Scott and I sought out book suggestions when we were in the midst of raising our boys. A personal recommendation from a friend or expert we trusted was helpful. So, here’s a list of favorites from the Danielson bookcase. The Holy Bible Bringing Up Boys…

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Learn, Discern and Protect Your Family

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Where do you go to learn, discern, and protect yourself and your family when the world is crazy? The best place to go is to your knees with God’s Word and an open heart. A young mom texted me recently for resources to use during the pandemic and social unrest. Both she and her spouse…

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9 Warning Signs of Addiction in Tweens & Teens

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Parents can be blindsided by a tween or teen’s substance abuse. These nine warning signs will help you determine if your child may be dealing with addiction. What appears to be normal “growing pains” in how a child behaves can actually be a red flag. And truly, it can happen to any family. 9 Warning…

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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…

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