When the Vacation Is Over…
The vacation is over. We’re headed home. You probably have a range of emotions swirling around you depending upon who is in your car. Some…
Tweens and Teens
Here you’ll find all our posts geared toward Christian parents of tweens and teens. From bullying to cell phones and dating from a biblical perspective, you’ll find it all right here!
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A Mom’s Reflection on 8th Grade Graduation
How can it possibly be that time already??? I’m going to stop being a social researcher for a minute and just be an amazed mom….
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Mom, What’s for Dinner?
Can you keep a secret? I’m not all that overjoyed when my kids bust through the doors and bellow, “Mom what’s for dinner?” Riveted by my…
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Mom: My Number One Fan
It’s something I can count on—like the sun rising in the morning or my 2-year-old crawling in bed with me during the night—I just know…
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3 Life Lessons I Learned From Teachers
As the school year comes to a close, I wonder if my children have learned anything of lasting value in the last nine months. Sometimes…
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To Sleepover, or Not to Sleepover: That Is the Question
At the Gresh home, it seemed like last summer was sleepover season. And with Pinterest providing a plethora of picture-perfect inspiration, it’s unlikely that this summer…
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From a Father to a Daughter
Those of you who have daughters know the awe-inspiring beauty of seeing your little girl’s face for the first time. Every soft hair, every skin…
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Forgetting Someone Else’s Child
I should have written it down: “Add Mark to carpool on Wednesday morning.” But I didn’t. Several of my neighbors’ kids go to the same…
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My Delightful Distraction
I got up early this morning to have a quiet time on the patio. I have my cup of raspberry earl grey tea with honey,…
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Mom vs. Angry Child: Resisting the Urge to Bite Back
Eldest was having a bad day. The world was conspiring against her. To make matters worse, Dad was making her do homework. So when I…
