Let me paint a picture for you. There is a young man and he is a husband and the father of 2 young children. He works a stressful 9-5 job each day. He is a … Read More
Angry Words – Part 2
“…But words can definitely hurt us” In the the previous blog, I discussed ways to recognize anger in ourselves and to employ methods to control or manage the anger such as recognition of signs of … Read More
Play – Part 3: Play to connect
Note: I’ll be referencing specific play personalities throughout this post. If you would like a quick refresher on what each play personality is, please check out my post from last month. A while back, I … Read More
When Children Lie
When my oldest child was 3 years old, he got into a chocolate pie that was in the fridge. A 3-year-old sized handprint was sitting in the middle of the pie. My son had chocolate … Read More
Connection and Disconnection: Effects of Technology
It’s a new day and a new year. I walk out to the living room where we gather each morning and evening to read the Bible and pray together, only to notice all three of … Read More
Presence Over Presents
It’s December! Can you believe it? This month a lot of our focus is on presents: what to buy and who to buy for. Where we can get the best deal and how quickly it … Read More
How to Incorporate Thankfulness With Your Family This Month
This time of year, we focus on Thanksgiving, getting together with family, and being thankful. (Although more and more it seems that Christmas is starting to overshadow Thanksgiving.) Let’s be intentional this month and give … Read More
Helping Children Through a Transition
“Kids are so resilient.” Have you ever heard that phrase? I often hear it when people are talking about a move or a divorce and how it will affect the kids. While I believe that … Read More
Rewriting Old Scripts
Have you ever said something to your kids and then thought “Wow! I sound just like my mom/dad!” Sometimes it’s positive words or phrases, like “I love you to the moon and back.” Or “I … Read More
Encouraging a Growth Mindset in Our Kids
Do you ever find your kids stuck in negative thought patterns? Maybe they say things like, “I’m no good at this. Everyone else is better.” Or “I’m failing. I’ll never improve.” We can sometimes get … Read More
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