5 Practical Tips to Pray BIG as a Family
As parents, and as followers of Christ, many of us place great value on prayer. Are we prepared to pray BIG prayers? Or do we feel like we are just “going through the motions”? Figuring out how to pray as…
Resilient Children: 15 Little Opportunities to Grow Overcomers at Home
Have you ever wondered, “What makes resilient children so resilient?” or, “Is it nature or nurture that creates resilient children?” Some kids seem to arrive in the world ready to take on anything. They’re optimistic, they see the good in…
One Way to Turn Bedtime Routines Around
What happens during the bedtime routine often sets the tone for an entire evening and even impacts the following morning. I coach many families that face struggles as their kids are getting to bed. Emotions can be high and even…
How I Helped My Baby Sleep When Sleep Training Was Not Working
Did you find this blog because you Googled, “How do I get my baby to sleep through the night?”? Well then, my friend, soak in this moment of knowing…this is NOT your magic bullet to deep nourishing sleep. Here is what…
Want to Motivate Your Unmotivated Child? Here’s the Lowdown on Rewards for Kids
Sometimes kids just aren’t very motivated and their parents ask, “Is it OK to bribe my kids?” Or, “Should I use rewards sometimes?” These are important questions to wrestle with because there can be benefits to positive reinforcement and rewards…