If every parent’s job is to make sure his or her children turn out “right,” it would mean God messed up.
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See which of these traditions might work for your family!
Get into the mind-set that everything you do as a parent ultimately is part of validating or nurturing your children.
Every person needs both validation and nurture to fully develop into a healthy adult.
Here are some factors that can make it tough to validate, nurture and keep your fingers off the “control” button.
With our words we will affect the lives of those around us as we speak blessings, not curses, into their lives.
Celebrate personal moments in a powerful way that can breathe life into a young person’s heart and future!
What is the next teachable moment or transition in your daughter’s life? How can you add affirmation and encouragement to that moment?
Here are a few ideas real moms and dads have created to set an atmosphere where words of affirmation and moments of celebration can be shared.
Sometimes, a parent needs to set his own lifestyle aside and take advantage of the opportunities we have to spend quality time with our kids.
Children who are adopted when they’re older or who have more complicated histories are not likely to respond well to some traditional discipline methods.
In our well-connected world, it is more likely than ever that your child will now, or someday in the future, have contact or relationships with the people who brought him into this world.
Four compelling reasons to tell your children the story of their adoption
My wife, Cathy, and I stared at each other in disbelief as our oldest daughter, Christy, told us she was running away. When she started packing her suitcase, we knew she was serious. Cathy and I weren’t sure if we should laugh or cry — after all, Christy was only 6. Our daughter told us …
The beautiful truth for adoptive parents is that God has placed children in their families for healing and redemption.
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes “Mom, it took me forever to get to work, and I didn’t get to stop for dinner. You know how awful I feel when I don’t eat, and I don’t have any breaks to go out and get something. Can you pick up a burrito and drop it off?” This …
Telling the story should not be a one-time event but an ongoing process as the child grows.
Why children who have been adopted need to know their story — and how to tell it
The adoption journey is resplendent with unforeseen detours, mountaintop experiences, formidable challenges — and magnificent views of God’s grace all along the way. Without preparation, this journey can be more than challenging. With awareness and planning, the journey can be one that promotes growth, blessings and healing for all involved. Here are a few things …
Training up a child in the way he/she should go doesn’t mean ignoring their natural gifts. Take time to understand and perceive your child’s ways, so that you may guide them to be who they are meant to be.