Elementary (K-5th) | Fight For The Heart | Just A Phase
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… Read More
Blog | Family Life | Fight For The Heart | Make It Personal
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 | Blog | Family Life | Fight For The Heart | Words Over Time
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
Family Life | Fight For The Heart
The “S” Word
I don’t write often about discipline online because it’s a great way to have an argument with strangers. I feel like in general we have enough yelling on the Internet and I don’t need to contribute more. Parenting is fraught with controversial… Read More
