A New Kind of Shopping Spree: Meaningful Christmas Giving Ideas for Families
One of the feelings I hate is what I’ll call the after-Christmas glut. It’s a little like that feeling you can get after a Thanksgiving feast: I…
Parenting
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Having “The Talk” With Your Daughter
There may be nothing a parent dreads more than having “the talk” with her child. You know the one – the talk where we explain…
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How to Explain Sin to a Child: A Parent’s Guide
“Mommy, what is sin? Do I do it?” The minute my son asked the question, I instantly realized it was a conversation we were probably…
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Little Kids and a Lonely Mom
Want to know something that’s surprised me about motherhood? Isolation, and being a lonely mom. I used to arrive home from my 40-hours-a-week in the…
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Stepfamily Living: 5 Steps When the Other Home Doesn’t Believe in Jesus
One of the challenges Christian stepfamilies encounter is how to successfully co-parent when one home follows the teachings of Christ, and the other home does…
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What to Do If Your Child Is Sexting: 7 Tips for Christian Parents
If you’ve discovered your teen has been sending or receiving inappropriate messages or photos, take a deep breath. You’re not alone. In this post, we’ll…
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How to Honor Veterans on Veterans Day: 12 Ideas for Kids!
As a mom, I never thought much about how to honor veterans on Veterans Day until after I’d started interviewing World War II veterans for…
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21 Genius Thanksgiving Ideas for Kids While Waiting on Thanksgiving Dinner
Wondering how to keep your kids occupied while you’re whipping up Aunt Marge’s sweet potato casserole? Set up a small table in an adjacent room,…
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“Mom, You’re Mad a Lot”: Wisdom for Frustrated Moms
My son had just produced a wonderful drawing in red marker (his favorite color) of our family flying kites. (As a side note, I am…
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3 Easy Ways to Get Your Kids to Listen Without Yelling
How can I get my kids to listen? This is one of the most common questions I am asked in my parent coaching practice or…
