How to help your child deal with loss
Parenting Trait
When my children were toddlers, I installed childproof latches on all the cabinets and drawers within their grasp to keep them from ingesting dangerous substances. During the grade school years, I zealously guarded the shows they watched (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was banned) to make sure they didn’t pollute their young minds. When my girls …
We need to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of our family.
The most important work you do takes place within the walls of your home.
What can you do then to support your children in learning and help them take ownership?
Many sons today have a sense of themselves, a premonition that they were created for something significant, if only someone would notice them!
Using consequences to foster responsibility, confidence and success
Children need Mom to be available for them.
Demonstrate to your children that God’s Word is your number one priority.
What are the pros and cons of various learning environments?
Here are some key passages in a boy’s journey to manhood.
No one is guaranteed tomorrow; invest in your children’s lives today.
The power of ceremony to reaffirm a son’s shaky identity, in some cases redirect his life, and empower his future was wholly unexpected.
Homemaking is majoring in family relationships.
Teens with a stepmom or stepdad need help learning how to manage the emotions surrounding a new stepfamily and how to adjust to having a stepparent and stepsiblings.
When and where to go for help when your teen rebels
How to discover your place in your stepchild’s life.
How to really hear your teen and encourage your teen to open up to you
Tips for protecting your kids from drug, alcohol and tobacco use.
As a working mom, the best way to reduce stress in caring for your family is to delegate chores and household responsibilities.