How to Lose (and Gain) Influence as a Parent
Every parent wants influence, and while a parent is the greatest influence in a child's life, that influence can wax and wane with the seasons. In fact, a lot of… Read More
Fight For The Heart | Middle School (6th-8th)
10 Tips to Connect with Your Teenager
Time flies fast from elementary to college age, so get ready to change your parenting habits. Every child seems to move in warp speed toward the teenage years. I was… Read More
Fight For The Heart | Make It Personal
Guiltless Lessons of Love
We all want to teach our kids to put others before themselves and treat others the way they want to be treated. But how in the world do you do that? That is, how do you do it without using “that” voice:… Read More
Fight For The Heart | Special Topics
Fighting for the Heart of Our Adopted Son
Instinctively as parents we want to fight for our children. Fight for their rights. Fight for their health. Fight for their relationships. And most importantly, fight for their hearts. My husband, Ben, and I knew pretty early on as parents that we… Read More
Elementary (K-5th) | Fight For The Heart
A Few Things To Know About Preteens
This time of the year is filled with anticipation. By now some of you are a well into the school year while others of you are just getting started. Either way, you’re probably wondering a few things: What will my child face?… Read More
Family Life | Fight For The Heart
One Simple Way to Love Your Kids Better
I can be a sulker. When someone offends me, my natural response is to sulk, and give them the cold shoulder so they can figure out on their own how to make amends. I also tend to be a guilt-tripper, detailing grievances… Read More
Birth - 5 years | Family Life | Fight For The Heart
The Words that Stick
We lived for a few solid years in our family not having to really watch our words. We could have conversations about dessert, fun places to go, and toys. And our toddlers would be none the wiser. But this past year, we… Read More
Family Life | Fight For The Heart
To Praise or Not to Praise Your Kids
Don’t tell your kid he’s smart, or he won’t think he needs to try. Tell your kid he’s smart so he’ll believe he’s capable. Don’t praise your kid at all; then he’ll grow up expecting constant affirmation. Praise your kid for her… Read More