The Importance of Building Character Part IV – Generosity: The cure for the “gimmes” There’s a super villain that shows up this time of year. I call him the Green-Eyed…
Children
Margins Bless and Reduce Family Stress
Hurrying through the house, we searched under chairs and beds for the lost shoe. “You need to be more responsible and keep up with things,” I reminded my child. On…
Ten Tips for Raising Kids Who Don’t Rebel
While there is no fail-proof recipe for raising kids who don’t rebel, here are 10 tips for parenting in a manner that encourages mutual respect, emotional attunement, and healthy boundaries….
Adoption – God’s Got It
About 8 years ago, the adoption discussion began in our home. We collected information, went to information meetings and gathered information from people about their adoption experiences – information overload. …
Adoption Wakes Up Hearts
Last night my two-year-old, Alyssa, drew a picture of a house, and it made me think about how different this house—our house—would be without this girl. Without her giggles, without…
My Most Memorable Day
It’s one of the most memorable days of my life. I sat looking out of the passenger window with a blank stare on my face. I felt like I was…
30 Memories to Make in September
Here are the memories we’ll be making with our families in the month of September. Join us and make memories of your own! Go on a nature walk. Find a…
Labor Day Silly Mom Ideas
Happy Labor Day! I encourage you to use this Labor Day as an opportunity to make a fun memory with your children. Do something out of the ordinary and unexpected—be a…
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 it or not, it’s back-to-school…
Savvy School Supply Shopping
Sunday’s newspaper ads startled me into a quickly-approaching reality: school starts in less than a month! I lined up the ads to begin comparing prices from all of the local stores…