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Disconnect to Reconnect Your Family
I remember getting my first smartphone about seven years ago. It wasn’t much compared to what’s in the marketplace today, but I was mesmerized. I thought it was so amazing that you could text and email right off your phone and almost (emphasis on almost) browse the Web.... Read More
Focus on This One Thing
So, let’s do a quick survey: If I asked you whether you would like your child or teen to display any of the following characteristics, what would you say? Love Joy Peace Patience Goodness Kindness Faithfulness Gentleness Let me rephrase that: Is there anyone who doesn’t want to... Read More
Imagine The End | Make It Personal
Want to Increase Your Child's Self-Esteem?
What parent doesn’t? I’ve not yet met a parent who’s said, “I hope to instill such a low sense of self-esteem in my kids that they struggle with self worth for the rest of their lives.” Despite our best intentions, self-esteem issues arise in almost all of us. Why?... Read More
How to Be Rich
With December here, we don’t have to wonder what our kids are thinking about. They’re making their lists and checking them many more times than twice. It might be a toy car for a child or a first car for a teenager. From Fisher-Price to Ford, there’s something... Read More
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Beauty: Reshaping our View
No one has to be reminded when it’s swimsuit season. Imperfections become obsessions and the pressure to look photo-shop perfect is almost unbearable. It is tough to instill a “character counts” mindset in our children when they are surrounded by the societal message “looks matter.” Unfortunately and often unknowingly, we (parents)... Read More
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Improv Parents
Guest Post by Jon Williams Improvisational Theatre. In my mind, there is truly nothing more exciting than watching two to three performers take a couple of completely random suggestions from an audience and make a complete story right in front of me. As an audience member, I feel... Read More
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Humiliation and Humility
We’ve all been humiliated–kids are no exception. I remember being in seventh grade when a classmate whispered across the aisle and called me an embarrassing name. I really didn’t know how to respond. All I knew was that I was ashamed. And even though we hung out and... Read More
Courage is Confusing
We know this isn’t courage, but when you’re a kid, it can be confusing. When do you walk away and when do you stay and fight? What does it look like to stand up for what is right? You can help your kids live courageously! Read More
Where's the Line?
Great conversation so far this week about how to inspire our kids to keep dreaming. On one level, we all want our children to pursue their dreams. But this inevitably creates tension. We’ve probably all been at the talent contest where someone is singing off key and off... Read More
I Want My Kids To Be Happy
by Kendra Fleming I want a lot of things for my kids, but if I were completely honest, I would tell you that I want my kids to be happy. I don’t like it when they are sad. I feel bad when they don’t make the team. I... Read More