March 16, 2018
Talking to Kids about Money
How many of us look back on our childhood and wish we would’ve been taught more about money? A lot of people graduate from college without any idea how to manage their money or balance their bank account. Maybe you were one of them. So when is the best time to begin to teach your […]
Read MoreMarch 9, 2018
Putting social media in perspective
Anyone who knows me well knows that I like social media. I live far from many of my friends and family, and I use Facebook to stay connected with them. I use Instagram and Pinterest to explore things I’m interested in like cooking and crafts, and I follow book blogs and news outlets on Twitter. I’ve […]
Read MoreMarch 2, 2018
Is your child a picky eater?
Do you ever feel like your child could cheerfully live on chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese? Ever worry if your child will go to a friend’s house or to school and not eat anything they serve? Or wonder if your child is getting enough nutrition from their food? We get these questions a lot at […]
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2018
“Tricky people”: Keeping our children safe
Keeping our children safe is a big, important part of parenting and nobody wants their child to become a statistic. We want to teach our children about safety, but it is a complex issue and we don’t want to scare them. We want them to be friendly with the lady at the checkout, but we […]
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2018
Perspectives on failure
I want to tell you a little story about failure. When I graduated from high school, I had been accepted to my dream college. It was my first choice school – a top tier liberal-arts school with distinguished alumni and a long history of educating women who go on to do great things in the […]
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2018
Why Developmental Milestones Matter
As a first time mom, I was beside myself. Why wasn’t he walking yet? His best friend and playmate had been walking for weeks already, and Jonah was still on all fours crawling beside him. Was there something wrong with him? Will this hinder his success later on? What was it that I was doing […]
Read MoreDecember 8, 2017
Promoting Honesty in Your Children
Just recently, I found a necklace in my 9 year old daughter’s backpack. It was a cheap and small item – but I knew it didn’t belong to her, and she had it anyway. I asked her where it had come from, and her non-answer was: “Uhhhh, ummmm, errrr, I don’t really remember, I think maybe, ummmmm…” […]
Read MoreOctober 27, 2017
Praying Blessings for Children
Praying Blessings for Children Patty Royall Years ago, one of my very best girlfriends, who is my all-time best prayer partner, gave me an article about using bible verses as blessings for children. The article recommended selecting a verse to be used every night at prayer time. The blessing was to be prayed over a […]
Read MoreOctober 13, 2017
Real life “life hacks” that work for your life
Life hacks and organizational tips are everywhere you look. Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest are chock full of ideas. Some ideas are great and others are just not doable. I cannot imagine any world where Legos stay sorted by color or Barbies need their own individual pockets in hanging shoe bags. My favorite new hack floating […]
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2017
“How was school today?” … Making connections with your kids after school.
In our house, we sometimes fall into the trap of the obligatory afternoon check-in. It goes something like this: “Hi honey! I’m so happy to see you! How was your day?” “Good.” And then the evening routine begins. You know the one: preparing dinner, doing homework, activities, chores, practicing the violin, walking the dog, bathtime, […]
Read More“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”- Jeremiah 29:11
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