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Co-Parenting Through the School Year

When you put your personal pride to the side for the sake of your kids, you are doing all that you can do. The rest? You have to let it go.  Read More

Character and Values | Elementary (K-5th) | Family Life | Featured | Make It Personal

Building Your Kid’s Confidence While Building Your Own

Just because you’re not the most confident person you know doesn’t mean you can’t impart some sort of guidance in the self-assurance department. Read More

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5 Things Worth Celebrating In Each Phase

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

Create A Rhythm | Family Activities | Family Life | Featured | Imagine The End | Make It Personal

Dads: What We Do Matters

Our kids want to be who we are. They want to talk like we talk. They want to act like we act. And whether we like it or not, they will do as we do. Read More

Family Life | Featured | Imagine The End

Advice for New Dads (From Your Future Self)

As dads, we usually want to ride in to rescue our kids, but sometimes what they really need is a safe place where someone will simply listen. Read More

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5 Ways to Work Through Sibling Rivalry

A home without conflict isn’t an achievable or worthwhile goal. Our kids are going to argue. And we, as loving parents, are here to help them through it. Read More

Character and Values | Elementary (K-5th) | Family Life | Featured | Imagine The End

How to Explain Confidence to a Child

Any time you feel confused, uncertain, insecure, or anxious—God desires to give you His confidence. All you have to do is ask! Read More

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No Room for Shame in the Suitcase

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 spend eighteen years teaching our kids that work sucks and then act surprised when they graduate from college... Read More

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5 Tips on Co-Parenting After Divorce

I try very hard to only say positive things about my girls’ dad. The truth is, I’ve got no clue what he went through. All I know is what I see, hear, think, and experience. But that’s such a limited view. Read More

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Parenting With a Chronic Illness

It can be such a temptation not to make the most of the difficult days. My faith, having gratitude, and keeping challenges in perspective have been keys for me to find joy and contentment when parenting with a chronic illness. Read More