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Effective Parenting

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

This short video was produced for Cyber Safety Seminar, but is helpful for all parents. Please take 5 minutes to view.

Be There For Them

Friday, June 10th, 2011

Editor’s Note: This article is reprinted from October 2005 – it still touches my heart – I hope it will touch your heart. Ellen’s first post was on A Rewarding Perspective. In it she wrote, “Feelings of exhaustion can fog your perspective.” This week a teacher reminded me that feelings of frustration could fog our [...]

Help Your Child Develop A Love For Reading

Friday, May 20th, 2011

Summertime is here and you may be wondering how to get your child to read more during their school break. Here is an article I wrote many years ago, but it still holds true! ~~~ Reading opens up a wonderful world of friends as well as fun, action and adventure. Many a breathtaking journey has [...]

Freeing Your Child From Anxiety – book review

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

I do not often do a book review and especially on a book I have not read yet, but I wanted to let you know about a book I am presently reading and am very excited about. The book is written by Tamar E. Chansky, Ph.D. and is called Freeing Your Child From Anxiety. Some [...]

OUR Mother’s Day Poem

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Would you add to this poem by commenting below? Please don’t add commentary, just add: A Crisp Single Sentence About A Mother’s Hand – how her hand has affected your life! It will read better if you refrain from commentary and just put down your sentence! Don’t worry about some of the lines sounding redundant. [...]

Avoid Parent Traps

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Parenting is not always easy. Professionals often get critiqued, but one of the most important jobs, that of parenting, comes with little help. When having to discipline our children parenting can be particularly challenging. Here are 5 poor parenting practices that some parents find themselves trapped in: Prison Guard Trap – Don’t just “ground” your [...]

Don’t Be Displaced As Your Child’s Major Influencer

Saturday, April 9th, 2011

Truth that leads to Godliness, Titus 1:1 Let no one deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:4,8 I am concerned about what I believe to [...]

Screen Free Week April 18-24

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Enjoy a week without screens! When my children were young we would participate in TV Free Week. Since technology has advanced the “free” week is now called Screen Free Week.  I encourage you to check out the Screen-Free Resources which can be found at http://screenfree.org. You can also find some helpful hints on what to [...]

Follow Up On Family Devotions

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

In yesterday’s podcast Julie and I spoke of a book that everyone enjoyed. One that I was fearful would be difficult to locate.  However, much to my joy the book is still widely available from Amazon and from Institute in Basic Life Principles! If you would like to visit IBLP’s store to purchase the book [...]

How To Make Family Devotions A Reality

Monday, March 28th, 2011

I know as a young family you are not looking for one more “to do” item or to feel guilty over your shortcomings! Many feel the pressure of trying to fit family devotions into very busy schedules. Here is my advice – R E L A X ! Don’t feel like you have to do [...]

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