Tag: Parenting
Letting Your Children Be Who God Made Them to Be
I can’t tell you how many times in my parenting journey that I have wished for a set of instructions directly from God geared to…
Are Bad Attitudes Contagious in Your Home?
Remember back in the eighties when we used to have “chicken pox parties”? Someone’s kids would come down with the chicken pox and a message…
Why Homeschool Moms Need a Sabbath Rest (and How to Get One)
Moms are on duty 24/7. Depending on the ages of one’s children, it can be both a physically and mentally exhausting vocation. For homeschooling moms,…
The Futility of It All
The other day I was talking to my mother about some behavioral issue I was dealing with, and I finished the conversation by saying, “…
Is Screen-Time Causing Your Child’s Meltdowns?
With my three children, two teenage boys and a five-year-old girl, I’ve always tried to practice a path of moderation when it comes to screen-time….
Noticing When They Get it Right
Some days: The five-year-old gets up from his nap and is given a job to do. He is slow and grumbles. He wanders off from…
Raising Children is Like Reading a Good Novel
I’ve been thinking about novels lately, since mine, The Paradise Project, has just been released by Hillside Education. It was a joy to write, and…
The Cure for Your Child’s Boredom?
It’s back to school time, which often means it is also back to a frenetic pace of extra-curricular activities. We want our children to be…
