This time of year can make a mama feel weary. May is unexpectedly the busiest month on our calendar, even packing in more events than December. There’s school to wrap up, sports seasons to finish, recitals, finals, projects, award … Read More
Perhaps this recent scene from my household sounds a little familiar to you… “Son, check your watch. What time does it say?” “4:00, Mom!” He is exasperated that I’m about to issue a curfew. “I must see you home at … Read More
Why do birds build their nests in trees? Why should we always tell the truth? Why do I have to? Why is the grass green? Why can’t I? Why should we obey the park rules? Why are the men … Read More
What do you do if you don’t hear about Babywise or Preparation for Parenting until your baby is already six or twelve months old? Baby is not sleeping through the night and you want that to change…but is it … Read More
Do you ever feel that the only constant in life is that things are constantly changing? I know I do! Our lives are filled with circumstances that require we adapt from one thing to the next. This is true for … Read More
Oh the wonder and imagination that flows when a child is asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” As children dream of what they want to be, they don’t realize that there will be many transitions … Read More
The sleep/nap challenge of waking early is so common among babies that over time, it has gained a reputation and become known as the ’45-minute Intruder’. While the intruder can visit your baby at any time, it often shows up … Read More
The concept of the funnel in parenting seemed easy enough to understand. The visual picture of the funnel showed me that tight boundaries in the early years would open up as the child demonstrated responsibility and maturity. Applying this concept … Read More
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