I still remember the scene: I was standing in my kitchen surrounded by cardboard boxes, packing tissue was scattered across the floor, my ankles were swollen from 7 months of pregnancy, and there in the screen of my video monitor … Read More
The passage of one stage to another, this is the definition of a transition. Parenting is full of transitions, which means parenting is full of challenges. While transitions are challenging, they are also needed and beautiful. Allow me to use … Read More
Where do you begin when trying to build strong relationships among your children? Why not start with love? More specifically, start by teaching your children what God says a loving relationship looks like, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 13. … Read More
As parents, we do not like whining in our children. I think it’s obvious that whining children often become complaining adults. How do you prevent that trajectory? Nipping whining in the bud as soon as you notice it is the … Read More
The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:1 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” As parents, we know we need to teach our children to obey – but how do we do that? One training tool … Read More
As a Contact Mom, I often tout the advantages that structure and routine can bring to one’s day, both for parents and children alike. And while I often share this with my words, it probably hasn’t inspired hordes of people … Read More
The Ezzos continue their reflections on making a marriage that will last a lifetime. 8. God is God alone One’s spouse is never a substitute for God. This was such an important part of our relationship to learn and … Read More
What makes for a great marriage that endures the test of time? The Ezzos share their wisdom on how to keep a Christ-centered marriage going strong: A moment in time Every marriage relationship has that “moment in time’ … Read More
One of the best teachings my hubby and I ever learned from GrowingFamilies.Life involved how to conquer whining (okay, so we probably didn’t completely conquer it, but did have the tools to minimize its presence in our home). Children … Read More
Some moms who read this blog might just be trying to get through their days. They are even asking themselves, “What is structure? And where do I start?” Structure is not something that is one-size-fits-all. I have always appreciated … Read More