We all want well behaved, obedient kids, and it's so disheartening and frustrating when they aren't. We're left wringing our hands, wondering why they don't listen to us. Unfortunately, the reasons for our children's disobedience may very well be our own fault. Without realizing it, our actions or ... View Post
Parenting Tips from a Child’s Perspective
Parenting is a tough business, and everyone has an opinion on how to do it (even if they don't have children of their own). There can be a lot of criticism from others, and we often wonder if we're doing a good job. A while back, in a set of unusual circumstances, my eight-year-old daughter gave ... View Post
Be a Better Mother – 5 Ways to Avoid Toxic Motherhood
“Honor your father and your mother so that you may have a long life.” Exodus 20:12 (CSB). This has been one of the more challenging on the Ten Commandments for me to keep since my mother often resorts to toxic tactics in our relationship. I thought that in the last five or so years, I’ve been ... View Post
30+ Ways to be a Better Parent – 5-Minute Parenting Tips
Parenting is HARD, but there are things you can do to make it easier! Each of these tips on being a better parent, takes just 5-minutes to read, but will make a HUGE difference in your family. I went to a parenting class for the first time after my 5th child was born. At first it was just a ... View Post