Sometimes we love, but not in a language that the one we love can understand. When I saw this it reminded me that I must speak so that my husband and my kids can hear. Sometimes we discover someones love language by accident and that makes me smile…like this video.…
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…
Are your kids ready to go back to school? Back to school is a busy time for moms, ranking second only to Christmas. Organization, lists, and last minute reading assignments can overwhelm a family after the lazy days of summer. iMOM has a back to school printable collection to help you and your kids get a jump start on a great year.…
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…
If you want to be prepared to to help your child do well in school, it is important that you have good relationships with all of the people who intersect with your child’s life at school and after school. They will help you prepare a plan for your child by guiding you with information about your child’s development and behavior. Here are some examples of people with whom you should have sound relationships, as well as a few tricks you can use to put yourself…
I met Chrystal a year ago. Her father, Tony Evans, was the speaker at our Family First Dinner and Awards. Her sister, Priscilla Shirer, was also there to receive the iMOM award and her brother Anthony Evans sang. Amazing family! That night each of them had a memorable take-away for me, but it was Chrystal that I was most drawn to. For some reason God opened a door in the over-scheduled evening for a few moments to really talk. A…