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
Parents can count on this… our children will require correction. Correction often involves the need to administer consequences. Have you heard the expression “that’s a tough nut to crack”? Determining appropriate consequences in the correction process that will make … Read More
We have been parents for 25 years. It is a journey we wanted to be purposeful and intentional in. We wanted to teach our kids more than just how to “get along,” “be kind,” or “share.” We wanted to have … Read More
When I was a young mom, I think I judged most of my young children’s behaviors and attitudes that were less than the standard as forms of disobedience. I had set an expectation and trained my children to respond, “Yes, … Read More
Here’s the scene: Dad takes 2-year-old twins to a public family bathroom for the girls to go potty while Mom is busy nursing the baby. While helping the second twin, he turns to check on the first one who was … Read More
Summer has officially set in here at our house. The kids are counting on long summer days – swimming, camping, working in the garden, fires on the patio – all the things that make summer so special. I can feel … Read More
My daughter has a raggedy old bunny that she sleeps with. One night as her dad was tucking her into bed, she told him how much she loved Bunny and that she would like to give it to her daughter … Read More
It had been an aggravating day. My children’s attitudes were draining my patience. In my frustration I was only making matters worse. Then I remembered! I would be meeting with my accountability friends on Monday evening. Hope rising, I … Read More
Why is the grass green? Why is the sky blue? Why do birds fly? Why do flowers smell pretty? Has your two year old ever bombarded you with questions that their little minds are just burning to find answers to? Julie Young shares her journey with “why” … Read More