Recently I asked seasoned parents for one piece of advice on how to parent my children through this time of transition (read more about that here) in our family. I also asked several adult friends who went through stressful childhood transitions (everything from illness to missionary life in multiple countries) and asked them what they […]
It’s so much Fun, Your Kids Won’t Realize How Much They’re Learning
Fear of failure prevents most adults from developing their ability to discern God’s voice. So in our family we practice listening to God and listening to each other. That way, when we’re faced with difficult decisions, we’re comfortable seeking God for direction. Here’s a delicious and fun way to practice discerning God’s voice and building […]
And That’s when I Realized I’d Made a Terrible Mistake
There’s nothing like a journey across a foreign country by bus, train, and boat to highlight your weaknesses as a parent. Even though your summer plans might not be quite as involved as ours, applying this principle will make your job easier, help your family have more fun this summer, and prepare your children for […]
How to Get even the Most Defiant Child to be a Team Player
Here’s a quick, simple game that works wonders when you can’t seem to get the whole family “on board”. You can play it with a group of any size. You don’t need equipment or materials. It fosters collaboration,creativity, and a sense of closeness. And, if you play it enough, it may have miraculous side effects […]
Tired of the Constant Bickering? Here’s how to Stop It
Last week, I shared a simple shift that’s made a huge difference in our family. The response was unbelieveable! If you missed that post, you can read it here. This week I’ll show you how to use this same idea to teach your kids about forgiveness, in a way that makes sense to them (and […]
Tired of Punishing Your Kids? Try this Instead
One of the most exhausting parts of parenting young children is coming up with consequences that make sense. So today I’m sharing a discipline strategy that’s simple and crazy effective. For years I agonized over just the right punishment when any of my children hurt a sibling or friend. It had to be a strong […]
Ready to be Amazed? Try this with Your Kids:
Last week I introduced you to a simple practice that has transformed my family. If you haven’t yet, you can read about that (and sign up for the giveaway I’m hosting) here. This week I want to share a way to make it even more effective! When we check in as a family, we ask […]
Could 10 Minutes really Transform your Family? Try this and Find Out:
Welcome! If you’re new here, every week I share an activity to help your family connect with God and each other (more about me here) This week I’ll share how, in less than 10 minutes, you can show every member of your family that they’re seen, understood, and valued. You can take the emotional pulse […]