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5 Lies That Keep Parents Stuck (And the Biblical Truths That Set You Free)
These 5 lies keep parents stuck in guilt and frustration. Discover the biblical truths that bring freedom, peace, and deeper connection with your kids.
6 Practical Tips to Tame Your Temper
Disciplining misbehaving kids is often a difficult and emotion-laden task. Our oldest son, Daniel, sometimes said to Lynne, โMom, you just bursted all over us!โ And he was painfully correct. Jim had his share of quick, harsh reactions as well.โฆ
Parenting from a Donkey
Jesus was a different kind of king. This was evident in many ways, and highlighted by the unexpected way He entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Custom was that a king entered a town with a full show of prestige, power,โฆ
Sometimes I Cry About My Parenting Mistakes
There are some mornings when I wake up with a knot in my stomach and questions on my mind. Sometimes I even cry about my parenting mistakes. Maybe youโve been there too. (Or questions and worries nag you while youโreโฆ
Why I Love the Huge Dent in My Floor
In our kitchen, there is a huge dent in the floor. I see it every day. It is a reminder to me of the day in which I learned something important about myself when it comes to discipline. ย It wasโฆ
Stay Committed to Your Parenting Goals with One Simple Reminder
Parenting is a beautiful gift. It can also be some of the toughest work youโll ever do. As we work to โtrain up our children in the way they should go,โ sometimes itโs hard to keep focused on theโฆ
Your Parenting Skills Are Not the Most Important Thing. This Is.
Jesus said that โsmart carpentersโ build a sturdy house on solid rock. Then when the storms of life hit, nothing will move the house. This doesnโt mean storms wonโt pelt the house from time to time, and even inflict someโฆ
Why Do Kids Obsess Over Video Games?
During my recent reading of โBoys Adriftโ by Dr. Leonard Sax, I came across a letter that really grabbed my attention. The letterโs author is a 27-year-old doctoral student at Notre Dame — oh, and heโs addicted to video games.โฆ
How to Avoid Combat with Your Kids
When your kids act up,ย Stop and Breathe. Breathing clears your mind and calms you down. When you don’t breathe, your brain stays in fight or flight mode and you can’t think clearly. You usually charge in and start a battle.โฆ
What You Really Need for Motherโs Day
Hint: It’s not flowers, or chocolates, or a day at the spa! Motherโs Day. The one day a year when we moms are officially recognized for working our fannies off to be โall things to all people.โ The other 364โฆ