My children feel the influence of my own mother’s patience, love and sacrifice, through my best attempts to emulate her. Her influence continually fills our hearts with love.
Posts in the "Teaching Values/Character" category:
Project Show Up!
Instead of getting discouraged about what is going on in the political process, get involved and make a difference! You don’t have to be an expert; there are simple things you can do to begin to show up!
Do We Have to Play by the Rules?
I realized that I needed to reconsider my purpose in playing games with my children. Was the point to spend enjoyable leisure time with them? Or was I trying to teach them the rules of the game?
Five Questions to Ask at the Dinner Table
In an attempt to shift gears to a more constructive mindset, we’ve started sitting down at dinner with an evolving list of questions that help us evaluate our day, our mistakes, and our interactions with others.
Helping Kids Understand the Meaning of Independence Day
We love the fun parades, barbecues, and fireworks, but here are some ideas to teach the real meaning of the holiday!
No, My Son Doesn’t Play Sports…Really It’s OK!
Not all boys fit into the mold society creates for them, in which sports reign supreme. And that’s OK. The self-worth gained from a parent who says to their son “You are enough” is valuable beyond measure.
Good “Mom”ents: Finding Appreciation and Positivity in Motherhood
I needed to take control of my negative thoughts and find a way to appreciate myself as a mother, so I found four ways to focus more on the good “mom”ents than the bad.
A Deliberate Mother’s Guide to a Christ-Centered Easter
Easter can be simple, cheap, and oh-so-meaningful. Here are Saren’s favorite ideas for easy, Christ-focused Easter traditions.
5 Strategies For Helping Children Develop Self-Esteem
Like trust, self-esteem can take months, even years, to build—and sometimes seconds to destroy. It is crucial for parents to pay close attention to their child’s self-esteem, because it can be an indicator of other problems.
Stuck in the Middle
When my daughter approached me holding a book called Middle Child Blues, I realized that some things in our family dynamics needed to change.
Rules or Relationships?
When it comes to raising teenagers, many parents establish a lot of rules and are constantly on the lookout for misbehavior or rebellion. However, nurturing a close relationship with your child could be a better solution.
Book Summary: Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys
I love that this book gave me a greater sense of hope for myself and a deeper respect for my son. Often what I’m reaching for in a parenting book is a greater handle on myself and concrete principles to help me nurture my children. This book provides both.
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