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November 2019

November 29, 2019

The Magic Words

By Guest Blogger Kaye Wilson Are you familiar with the phrase, “Say the magic words!”?...

November 25, 2019

Developing Grateful Children

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Jewell Buenavista on my podcast, You’ve...

November 22, 2019

The Art of Apology

Apologizing is one of the key components to conflict resolution--and one of the easist ways...

November 18, 2019

Self-care for Moms Isn’t a Dirty Word

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Kerry Rosado on my podcast, You’ve...

November 15, 2019

Are Parents Too Busy to Enjoy Their Kids?

More than half of parents are too busy to enjoy the fun of parenting, according...

November 08, 2019

5 Ways to Cultivate a Heart of Thankfulness

By Guest Blogger Rachel Scott McDaniel We live in a society that’s geared toward selfishness....

November 04, 2019

Tips for Co-Parenting After Divorce

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Paige Harley on my podcast, “You’ve...

November 01, 2019

Tweens, Teens Love YouTube Videos

YouTube beat out TV and video games as the entertainment of choice for the young....

October 2019

October 29, 2019

Putting Your Marriage First is Good for Your Kids

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Shlomo and Rivka Slatkin on...

October 28, 2019

Cultivating a Strong Faith in the Midst of a Busy Life

I recently had the opportunity to chat with authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett...

October 25, 2019

Ending the Blame Game

Kids don’t like to accept blame for their own actions, and some children take that...

October 21, 2019

Helping Teens Focus on Careers, Not College

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Mark Perna on my podcast, You’ve...

October 18, 2019

Talking to Kids About Gay Marriage

For some reason, hot cultural topics can be difficult for parents to navigate. This mom...

October 14, 2019

Opting Out of the Good Mommy Club

The following is an excerpt from my interview with John Rosemond on my podcast, You’ve...

October 11, 2019

Will the Terror Ever Stop?

When a child returns to a misbehavior, it’s wise for a parent to do a...

October 07, 2019

Concrete Suggestions for Encouraging Your Child

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Kathy Kuhl on my podcast, You’ve...

October 04, 2019

A Lying, Stealing Moment

All kids lie at some point, even good kids. But parents can use lying and...

September 2019

September 30, 2019

The Positives of Brothers and Sisters

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Dr. Allison Buskirk-Cohen on my podcast,...

September 27, 2019

Three Tools to Organize Family Life

By Guest Blogger Dianne Barker After leaving a successful journalism career to be a stay-at-home...

September 22, 2019

Living in Our Constantly Connected Culture of Devices

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Dr. Nicole Beurkens on my podcast,...

September 20, 2019

Rules for Confrontation

Did you know that there are rules that can help guide us during confrontations? In...

September 16, 2019

Helping Kids Understand Autism

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Merriam Sarcia Saunders on my podcast,...

September 13, 2019

Miserable Meal Times

What is it about mealtimes that makes parents and kids bonkers? It can be so...

September 09, 2019

The Importance of Telling Our Kids “Don’t Worry. I’m Here for You”

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Lynn Zakeri on my podcast, You’ve...

September 06, 2019

Tools for Arguments

Arguments can be constructive, but more times than not, the way we disagree negats any...

September 02, 2019

Make Time for Family Devotions

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Chuck Musselwhite on my podcast, You’ve...

August 2019

August 30, 2019

Words, Not Fists

In children, especially younger ones, frustration often erupts into striking out at the source physically....

August 26, 2019

High Anxiety

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Dr. Sherrie Campbell on my podcast,...

August 23, 2019

My journey from foster sister to foster mom

I stayed home from school the day Dwayne* left our home. As a young teen,...

August 19, 2019

Love the Mothering Season You’re In

The following is an excerpt from my interview with Loyla Louvis on my podcast, “You’ve...

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