Balancing your family's schedule and responsibilities when kids go back to school can be a challenge, but with some thoughtful planning and communication, you can create a more harmonious routine. Here are some tips to help you maintain balance during the school year:
Read MoreIt is a really old saying but so very RIGHT - Choose your battles with your kids, especially your teens.
They are at an age where they are trying to become an individual. They need to become an individual.
It is right and timely so don’t become their “Lord”, don’t become their “enemy”, and please don’t become their “friend”. It is okay to be their parent. This role is sometimes jankey are hard to describe but it is the most beautiful sweet spot you will find when you settle into this phase.
Read MoreAre you concerned about the level of communication you have with your children? It’s frustrating when you can’t really seem to connect with each other - especially about the things that matter! Effective communication not only enables you to understand each other, but it also strengthens your bond and creates a future relationship that will last.
Read MoreFamily culture is a way of life, intentional and un-intentional - every home has a culture.
What is yours?
Healthy and life-giving?
Dysfunctional and exhausting?
I LOVE the scripture in Deut. 6: 5-9 that gives us such a wonderful hint into what our culture should look like at home. ..
Read MoreFamily meetings can be as formal or informal as you want. It is helpful to have a general format to follow, meaning that you know ahead of time what you will address. One thing Tim and I learned early on is that we MUST GIVE space for everyone to share and to make sure that we (as parents) did not just talk at them. This was a meeting for all of us to be heard.
Read MoreWhile I’ve learned that it is important to wait to be asked for MY advice, I am quick to ASK for it from my wise friends and family. Careful, of course to not weigh my decision too heavy on what those that give me advice will think if I don’t quite follow their advice. Your friends and family that are your wise advisors should ultimately be FOR YOU…they will listen and support not TELL YOU what to do.
Read MoreSome simple tips to create good relationships with your kids and to live at peace in your home.
Read MoreThe everyday ordinary rhythm of family life packed with a little bit of intention and a whole lot of heart.
So now here we are, 21 years later. Kadin just turned 18 a few months ago and we are thinking it is time to open up our hearts, our living room, our kitchen table, our good times, our really hard times and every beautiful moment in between and share our approach, our best stab at leaving a legacy by raising warriors!!
Read MoreParenting is challenging and frustrating. It’s hard to know if you’re doing the right things and making wise choices that will benefit your children. It can sometimes feel like there’s no good answer for many of the parenting situations you find yourself in. In parenting, as in the rest of life, perfection isn’t a possibility. Do your best and shoot for excellence and intentionality instead!
Read MoreI never expected when this picture was taken on Mother’s Day 2016 that it would be our last Mother’s Day with Mom.
Read MoreTransparency in a person means you invite trust by revealing that you have nothing to hide. You establish yourself as honest, credible person in the eyes of others.
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