Family Life | Make It Personal

Don’t Miss Date Night!

When I informed my daughter one night that a sitter was on her way because mom and dad were going out on a date, she crossed her arms to express her… Read More

“What Do Your Devices Do?”

(This is part 2 in a 4 part series. If you missed the first part, you can read it here.) Curiosity might have killed the cat, but it’s the secret… Read More

Family Life | Fight For The Heart

2 Words Sticky Faith Taught Me to Say

Today's guest post is by our friend Kara Powell who has recently published The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family through her research with Fuller Youth Institute. We are so… Read More

Create A Rhythm

The Search for More

Once we had kids my husband and I quickly learned dates were going to look a lot different. We hadn’t realized that before children, every night was date night. Kids… Read More
A Parents Survival Guide to Middle SChool

Middle School (6th-8th)

A Parent’s Survival Guide to Middle School

During our parent orientation at our kid's school, the counselor assured us that it is possible to survive the middle school years if you will do 3 things Read More

Imagine The End

My Days on A Pit Crew

Many of my childhood weekends were filled with kid stuff—playing outside, wading in the creek, playing with dolls and roller-skating. However, there was a short time when I was on… Read More

Technology

4 Questions Every Parent Should Ask About Social Media

Want to know how to engage with your kids about the subject of social media? I have two words for you, “Be curious.” Read More
Middle School Changes

High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th)

Middle School Changes

I can’t say I feel old enough, but it’s true: we have a child in middle school. A new school. A new chapter. A whole new world. And as much as we… Read More

High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th)

Cats and Dogs

Ah, middle school. The smell of axe wafting through the air. The endless group texts. The hormonal mood swings. It really is a magical time, isn’t it? When my oldest… Read More

Create A Rhythm | Fight For The Heart | Make It Personal

What’s Going On In Your Heart?

It had been a rough week. School was just beginning. Our family was transitioning through some things. My husband and I had to adjust to a new job change for… Read More