Someone wisely said once, "Children don't rebel against rules; they rebel against a lack of relationship." Strong parent/child relationships are not only critical for your kids' spiritual formation, but also their success in life.Relationship is more than just living together as a family; it's a heart response. It implies a deeper connection that ... Read More...
8 Ways To Show Your Kids The Love of Jesus
If you divided up mothering into all of its individual tasks, you'd get quite a lot of pieces. There's disciplining, training, nurturing, diffusing tantrums, wiping, consoling, teaching, and did I mention disciplining?! There's also the daily tasks of managing a household thrown into the mix, which includes cleaning, laundering, cooking, budgeting, ... Read More...
4 Reasons You’re Not Enjoying Your Kids
All moms love their kids. But if we're being honest, I think many of us would confess that we may not necessarily like them.And spend most of our time during the day with them? The notion is simply inconceivable to a lot of us. It's sad, but it's also a sign of the culture we live in.I get it, because I've been there.When I would pick my son up ... Read More...
How To Delight In Your Kids Instead Of Deal With Them
“It must be so much fun to be her”, my husband said to me.My daughter had been singing her heart out in the shower, like a little girl should. She was completely free of cares and worry.Meanwhile, I was preoccupied with all the things that still needed to get done that evening. My to-do list loomed large in front of me like a giant that stood in ... Read More...
6 Reasons Homeschooling Has Made Me a Better Parent
I'm an unlikely homeschooler, if there ever was one. It was not my original intent to homeschool my children, but several years in now, I am a "true believer".There was a time not so long ago when the thought of spending practically all of my waking hours with my children was overwhelming. 5 years ago, I was the mom selling her husband on the idea ... Read More...