My five-year-old granddaughter was getting her first award at school. My husband and I left early in the morning to be there when she was awarded her prized “Knowledgeable” award. As the kids walked in their lines very orderly she noticed us and her smile and excitement were clearly felt. I knew I had made […]
With school starting I thought this would be a good post for this season. Whether or not you have a middle or high schooler this can be helpful for any age. (Content from HomeWord.) Helping My Middle and High Schooler Manage Their Emotions by Kayla Lin As a counselor for teenagers, I see and hear a […]
“Treat people the same way you want them to treat you.” Luke 6:31 (NASB) There was a season in my life where all three of my kids were attending different schools. The daily drop off and pickup could become stressful and overwhelming. You can imagine what mornings looked like. There was one particular morning while […]
Today’s guest post by my friend Dr. Jim Burns, president of HomeWord, is one of the most incredible and impactful stories I’ve ever heard. I’m sure you will find it delightful, insightful, and memorial. The Blessing of Your Presence by Dr. Jim Burns A key thought to remember is that you can bless your kids […]
Being a parent is one of the hardest, or perhaps the hardest role ever. Once you become a parent all of your failures, rough edges, and nasty parts become exposed and vulnerable. We can try to hide those from our kids but just like holding our breath underwater inevitably it will pop up and we […]
If you’re in the season of raising kids I understand how taxing, stressful, and high energy it can be. I loved raising my kids and miss those years often. Crying on the first day of school, sobbing when the bus pulled out for camp, distracting them from homework to hang out…yes, I was that mom. […]
I found this post most interesting and I think you will as well. A big thank you to our friends as HomeWord for continually putting out such great content. The Danger More Pressing than Sex and Drugs for Generation Z by Joshua Pease There’s troubling and encouraging findings for Generation Z in a new study […]
I had to take Geometry twice in high school just to pass with a C. Not only that, but I also had to give up my lunches to be in Mr. Yamaguchi’s room throughout most of the semester for detention for being late, and to get extra help. And somehow I passed Geometry. I didn’t […]
Dr. Jim Burns is a wonderful friend and one of the most authentic, loving, and godly leaders one could ever meet. Is this my fault? What parent hasn’t asked that question at least once? Not me. This article just had to be shared. Good Parents Have Children Who Make Poor Choices by Dr. Jim Burns […]
I have a new children’s book releasing with Zonderkidz soon and I’d love to tell you about the inspiration to write it. When I was in elementary school I can remember feeling extreme panic when the teacher asked the class to read out loud. We would start at one end of the classroom and one […]
