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One Question Every Parent Should Ask Themselves | Parent Cue Blog

We teach our kids about wisdom. But let's be honest. How do you make wise choices? Let's face it. We're all rookie parents when we bring home our first child. We… Read More

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No Room for Shame in the Suitcase

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I was demonizing work. I was unknowingly teaching my kids that work was a terrible place that ripped you from your home and forced you to leave loved ones. We… Read More

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Be Kind to Yourself

Sarah Bragg 0 Comments

We are all humans who are bound to mess up or not get it right every time. Teaching self-compassion begins by retraining the voice in your kid’s head, which honestly, may begin with you retraining the voice in your own head. Read More

Cues for Every Family Rhythm

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Whatever your family rhythm looks like, see if there’s a way you can look at things you are already doing, and do one simple thing to connect with the heart of your child instead of merely getting through it. In the process, you’ll build habits that will build... Read More

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Sometimes We Need to Hear What We’re Doing Right

Autumn Ward 0 Comments

“Well, I guess I can’t do anything right.” I stopped loading the dishwasher and looked at my daughter when I heard her say that. I knew immediately I was the reason she had said it. I had been picking her apart since she got home from school. I... Read More

5 Things Worth Celebrating In Each Phase

Leah Jennings 0 Comments

you have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of who your kids are turning out to be, the things they’re into (at least for now), and learn what truly matters to them. Read More

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Let Your Kids Be Bored

Liz Hansen 0 Comments

“Boredom” can be defined as “the frustrating experience of wanting, but being unable, to engage in satisfying activity.” And while that sounds—and can feel—unpleasant, numerous studies have show that it is good for kids to be bored. Boredom in kids can produce many positive benefits: Read More

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10 Screen-Free Things to Do With Your Kids Over Spring Break

Leah Jennings 0 Comments

More often than not, you default to more screen time than usual because you either 1) have absolutely no idea how to keep your kids entertained or 2) you still have your own work to do. If you’re looking for screen-free ways to have a fun spring break... Read More

Let Your Kids See Your Faith

Tim Walker 0 Comments

They want to know it is more than a show—that it’s something real in our lives. They are watching to see if we really believe what we say. . . Read More

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Three Things You Need to Know About Your Teen and Dating

Holly Crawshaw 0 Comments

Romantic relationships at any age are a challenge. Here are a few things I’m keeping in mind as my kids enter the “dating” years. Read More