30 Memories to Make in September
As the brisk air of September sweeps in, along with it comes dozens of opportunities to create cherished memories with your family and friends! From…
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God’s Provision Through The Diagnosis
I don’t feel qualified to write about faith, because in many ways I am still learning the basics of trusting God. However, my sweet husband…
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The Right Kind of Aggressive Girl For My Boy
“Mom!” Lexi was about to tattle. I could hear it in her little voice. “There are girls at school who are touching Robby’s head and…
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Why It’s Important to Be Friends With All Types of People
Last week my friend from the Czech Republic was in town. My kids and I went to lunch with her, and we visited an alligator…
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6 Easy Ways to Get Involved in Your Child’s School
Here we are again. Long days at the pool will soon be memories replaced by new shoes, class schedules, and fall sports. Whether we like…
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My Window Is Closing
Several years ago, when I was going through foster parent training, I attended a class about parenting children in crisis. The speaker described how we…
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On Being ‘Overprotective’
Being a mom brings out the absolute “protect and preserve” gene in all of us, which can be a great thing. But it can also…
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Why Apologizing to Your Kid is Important and What it Teaches Them
Although I don’t remember the details too clearly, when I was a kid I got into trouble with my parents. They had come down pretty…
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Instead of Yelling, Try Helping
Recently, I was frustrated with a few of my children who were dawdling with their room cleaning. As I walked into their still-messy room to…
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30 Summer Ideas for Pent-Up Energy on Hot Days
School’s out, and the kids are in—because it’s hot. Real hot. But, you know, not enough to actually affect all that energy ricocheting off the…
