Give Grands Something Worthwhile to Remember

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Being a grandparent is the greatest gift you can have in life on several levels. First, it lets you get to know (and hopefully positively influence) the next generation in your family. These are the folks who, long after you are gone, will carry your legacy forward so make sure they have something worthwhile to…

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Purposeful Prayer

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Prayer is the conduit to heaven. Prayer provides strength and peace to our lives and covers our families with spiritual protection. So why don’t we pray more often? Prayer takes time. Period. We have to create space in our busy lives for prayer. S.D. Gordon sums it up well, “Great people of the earth today…

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Making Christmas Calm & Bright

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Family, friends, and festivities make for a fun holiday season but not necessarily a peace-filled Christmas. Pose the following questions to your family at a family meeting to determine priorities and prepare for a calm and bright holiday. A little preparation and attainable expectations will make a huge difference for everyone. • Who will we…

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I’m TOO Busy! What are Your Priorities?

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Why is BUSY worn like a badge of honor? Yes, it’s great to do noble things like helping at school, teaching Sunday school, leading the Brownie troop, serving on the PTA. The question I have for you is, what are your priorities and what in your busyness brings you joy? And I ask from a place…

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7 Gifts of Eternal Love for Our Kids

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We give our kids so many things, material things. How about giving gifts to your children that will last a lifetime, eternal gifts? 7 Eternal Gifts of Love on Valentine’s Day ❤Unconditional Love Loving through the difficult times, accepting others as they are created, and forgiving when necessary shows children they are valued and loved.…

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TOO Busy? 3 Tips for Over-Scheduled Families

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2019… a new calendar with loads of space, but not for long in most families. Over-scheduling is an ever-growing trend in our culture because kids have too many activities, too much homework, and too many social media outlets vying for their attention. We as parents aren’t much better. Between work, family and other obligations, we’re running…

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Stress Reducers for Mom

Last week was all about creating margin during these busy holiday months. And in creating these margins we are actually giving ourselves the gift of time. Stop and enjoy beauty: a bouquet of flowers, a fresh dusting of snow, a conversation with your little one. But when we’re in the midst of this busy season, here…

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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,…

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Family Time…Quality Verses Quantity

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Intentional family time is another healthy habit that’s worth its weight in gold. Spending time with family is undoubtedly important. But the debate has existed for years over what’s truly best, quantity or quality. I’m going to suggest both. From quantity comes quality.  Really good quality time can be planned. Vacations, family fun nights, and family dinners…

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A Time for Everything?

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May and September, the busiest months of the year for families with school-age children. September begins with endless forms to fill out, new activities and classes. May is the ending, the culmination of the year’s events. That said summer activities are just around the corner. After the busyness of the past nine months, why not…

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