Uncategorized

Technology Tips: Freedom Is a Goal Not a Gift

Jon Acuff continues his series of technology tips with an important reminder for parents: Freedom for our kids is a goal we are working toward, it is not an automatic… Read More

Character and Values

Playing the Long Game in a World Addicted to Instant

Do you know why it’s hard to teach your kids perseverance? Because the rest of the world is built around instantly fulfilling their every need. Do you remember Blockbuster Video?… Read More

Create A Rhythm | High School (9th-12th)

Kickstarting Your Relationship With Your Teenager

So, let's just start by saying I'm not the most mechanically inclined person God ever created. But somehow that doesn't exempt me from owning a garage filled with small engines:… Read More

Character and Values | Imagine The End

Tangerine Day

Do you remember parachute pants? If you do, sorry I brought it up. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, that’s probably a good thing. Parachute pants were… Read More

Character and Values | Finance

Technology Tips: Tie Technology to Maturity Not Grades or Money

In this Technology Tip, Jon Acuff challenges parents to think about technological responsibility when giving their kids access to technology, not their ability to afford it or get good grades.… Read More

Birth - 5 years

Just Put Away the Ugly Blanket

Well, friends. I may have done something halfway decent as a mama today. Hold your applause, because there’s ample time left for me to mess up my girls to the… Read More

Character and Values

How to Raise a Good Employee, I Mean Kid

One of the worst people to work with is the guy who says, “That’s not my job.” This sentence is universally hated in every country in the world. I’ve never… Read More

Family Life | Self Care

Finding Confidence in Parenting

There are a lot of things I’m confident about. I’m confident that my 3-month-old hates sleep. I’m confident that my kitchen will remain a mess until the year 2050. I’m… Read More

Family Life

What Will My Kids Think About Their Childhood?

I know it’s hard to imagine your child being an adult right now when they’re running around in a diaper eating dirt, but it’s going to happen. They will become… Read More

Uncategorized

Technology Tip: Create Space for Conversation

Jon Acuff continues his series of Technology Tips to help parents raise technologically responsible kids. Jon gives you a simple place to start in his week’s tip: Create a space where kids… Read More