This post is part two of a two-part series. Part one focused on how to teach your teen to follow their Christian values. This post will then address how to prepare your teens not to be judgmental of their friends who might not be following the same Christian values. The process of standing up for … [Read more…]
This post is part one in a two-part series. In this first post, I will focus on how to help teach your teens to follow their Christian values. In part two, I’ll focus on how to encourage your teens not be judgmental of others who aren’t following Christian values. According to the Barna Group, nearly three out … [Read more…]
How to Talk to Your Kids about Their Day A common question I get from the parents of my adolescent and teenage clients is, “Do they actually talk to you during session?” They are usually shocked when they hear their adolescent was engaged and even downright talkative. Most parents admit their child(ren) rarely tells them … [Read more…]
Dear Daughter, Perfection isn’t Attainable Perfection gets discussed a lot in referencing sin and behaviors. Yet we seem to be lagging a bit in terms of helping our daughters understand that physical perfection isn’t attainable either. Everywhere you look there are images of beautiful women. Perfect skin, makeup, and hair. Perfect bodies and proportions. It’s … [Read more…]
This post contains affiliates. The links don’t cost you anything extra but they do provide me a small commission if you use them! One of my favorite books to read my kids when they were younger was “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. It’s all about a dad and his kids … [Read more…]
Utilizing Rewards in Parenting I’ve worked with children for almost twenty years. Starting back (way back!) in high school up until now as a mental health therapist. One of the most difficult questions I receive from parents is wanting me to give them blanket advice. The problem is no parenting advice is one sizes fits … [Read more…]
This post contains affiliate links. The links don’t cost you anything extra but they do provide me a small commission if you use them. Chores by Age – with printable Chores are important for the development of our children. They help to teach responsibility, perseverance, unity in the family, and readiness for adulthood. Chores also help … [Read more…]
This post contains affiliate links. The links don’t cost you anything extra but they provide me a small commission if you use them. Parenting with the Intent of Raising Adults Have you heard of the term “adulting” or to adult? It means to behave like an adult, to do the things that adults regularly have to … [Read more…]
t The Importance of Letting Your Kids Fail I’m an air sucker. It’s a family trait. My mom is an air sucker, too. When we see someone fall, get hurt, do something risky or dangerous, we take a sharp inhalation of breathe. As a mom, I’ve sucked a lot of air and my kids aren’t … [Read more…]
Teaching and Defining Sharing for Your Children According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of sharing is to grant or give; to partake of, use, experience, occupy, or enjoy with others. Are you wondering why I am giving the definition of sharing? It’s not a difficult concept, right?! However, somewhere along the line, society has shifted the … [Read more…]