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IT’S OKAY TO BE BORED
I’m bored….How many of us have heard this statement? I am sure as we move into the next several weeks of isolation we will hear “I AM BORED” on a daily basis. But you know what? ITS OKAY TO BE BORED! The other day while we were setting up for a Family Connect, one...
4 FUN ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR KIDS (WHILE ON LOCKDOWN)
4 FUN ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS (WHILE ON LOCKDOWN) Consider it a blessing to be able to spend time with your kids that you normally don't have. I know things are crazy outside, but this lockdown could be one of the most amazing times to build memories with your...
PARENTING GO TO’S #2 : Getting my baby to sleep through the night
Parenting go to’s. #2 Getting my baby to sleep through the night! I think the question “How do I get my baby to sleep through the night?” has to be one of the top questions a new mom asks. Sleep is something that quickly goes away once your sweet little one comes...
3 PARENTING MISTAKES YOU MIGHT BE MAKING! AND HOW TO FIX THEM.
If you are reading this post, then you want to be a good parent. That's great! I'm glad, and I'm guessing that your kids can see your heart and know you really love them. Are we doing enough? Are we doing too much? How much involvement is too much? How much...
PRAYING THE 5 P’S OVER YOUR CHILDREN
Praying the 5 P’s- We had just moved to a new town and my son’s school was taking a field trip to the zoo which was 2 hours away. I was in a complete panic. I realized that on the day of the field trip I had other obligations that I couldn’t re-schedule. Our normal...
NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION- SEASONAL GIFTS
We started a new family tradition years ago, and I can honestly say it has brought our family closer together and we have made some lasting memories. We bought a seasonal gift for our kids, and we are so happy we did. Christmas is a season for giving gifts, of...
Learn to speak “Blessings” over your child
Is Biblical Blessing a big deal? Yes! It will change your life. Literally - at least according to one person I spoke with recently who only read the first couple of chapters in this book. The Blessing is a book by John Trent, Ph.D., and Gary Smalley. It talks...
3 PARENTING BOOKS YOU MUST READ
Five Love Languages of Children or 5 Love Languages of Teenagers (Gary Chapman, Ross Campbell) Of all the tools for personality assessment, I have never seen a better one. This book not only shows how your kids (and you and me) feel loved, but how they express love...
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR TEENS NOT AT THEM
If you have teenagers, then you have probably scratched your head trying to figure out how to get them to talk to you. Does this conversation sound familiar: "How was your day?" "Fine." "Did anything happen at school today?" "No." "What do you want for dinner?" ...
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