Every young girl dreams of a fairy-tale romance. So what kind of prince should I be teaching my daughters to look for? Look for a Gentleman. A young man should open the door for you, stand when you sit at a table, and carry heavy bags for you. Polite gestures like these reflect an inner dignity you’ll want in a husband. Look for Honor. Be sure to observe the way a young man treats his parents. He should always honor them not…
This is iMOM Morning! I love it. There is something about moms, kids and breakfast all in one great big room. It is happy and fun and relational. But it rarely happens. Like many parents, I often find myself getting really busy in the mornings and I miss opportunities to connect. iMOM mornings creates that opportunity monthly–it is a planned time to connect with our kids and share a meal together. Being able to speak at the iMOM morning events…
1. Tune in and take time. As a coach you must tune in to the emotions of your players. Take the time to talk to your child. 2. Expect kids are not little adults. Remember they are just learning the game of life and expect errors. 3. Play loose. A good coach, and a good mom, helps kids keep challenges and competitions in perspective by not putting pressure on them to win at all costs. 4. Have…
For all you moms with multiples this is a dream printable. The Glowing Words Printable/Jar will help you coach your child in kindness in a way that is positive and inspiring. Cuddle up every night and let your child choose a glowing word kindness card from their glowing jar. Soon your child’s words will glow like the jar and the sibling harmony in your house will put a glow on your face. Dreams do come true. You can find the…
Your children will mimic exactly what they see. Your role as parent is to lead by example. In this case, you are called to practice forgiveness instead of walking away angry from situations. Remember these guidelines to keep the practice of forgiveness alive and well in your family. 1. Show forgiveness to your children 2. Model forgiveness in your marriage 3. Practice forgiveness in community and school relationships 4. Show forgiveness in extended family relationships …
I saw a very funny skit on helicopter parents. At the time I laughed, even though the skit kind of convicted me about a couple of things I do for my kids. Days later I started to get annoyed because my laughter had turned to paranoia. Was I a helicopter mom? What exactly is a helicopter parent? Wikipedia says: Helicopter parent is a colloquial, early 21st-century term for a parent who pays extremely close attention to his or her child’s or…