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October 2024

October 05, 2024
October is National Book Month, and what better way to celebrate than by diving into...

September 2024

September 07, 2024
Many Christian parents feel it is best to leave Bible teaching to the “experts” at...

August 2024

August 27, 2024
Do you have a consistent habit of spending time with God? It can be so...
August 21, 2024
As parents and children's ministry leaders, we often unintentionally focus on teaching our kids facts...
August 13, 2024
I firmly believe all school choices are valid and no single type of schooling is...
August 09, 2024
If you are a Christian parent who wants to bring joy to your family's faith...

July 2024

July 19, 2024
30 years ago, Parent’s Day was signed into law as a day to celebrate and...
July 12, 2024
Our lives are busy. Whether you are taking your kids to school, soccer practice, dance...
July 06, 2024
If you are a parent you are most likely familiar with power struggles. Whether it...

June 2024

June 29, 2024
Do you ever dread taking your kids to the park because you know that when...
June 22, 2024
In November, I introduced you to the Connected Families Framework to teach your children grace...
June 15, 2024
Who do you call when you are at the end of your rope in parenting?...
June 08, 2024
Parenting would be much more enjoyable if we didn’t have to manage our children’s behavior...

May 2024

May 25, 2024
We all need play, no matter how old we are. Play is beneficial to our...
May 18, 2024
Did you know that the opposite of a trigger is a glimmer? As a mama...
May 12, 2024
Parents, is your to-do list never-ending? Do you feel you can’t get enough done for...
May 04, 2024
If you are a parent, you have probably dealt with your fair share of power...

April 2024

April 20, 2024
Earth Day is upon us. It is an excellent opportunity to teach our kids about...
April 13, 2024
Are You the Fun Parent?   In my work as a parent coach, I often...

March 2024

March 30, 2024
5 days a week, 180 days a year, I drop off 4 of my 5...
March 24, 2024
Children love art. Art is a powerful way to share stories, thoughts, and feelings. It...
March 17, 2024
Questions are a powerful tool in a Christian parent’s toolbelt. If we can learn to...
March 10, 2024
If you can read picture books and keep your kids engaged, you can do the...
March 02, 2024
Kids who grow up to continue to walk with Jesus need to take ownership of...

February 2024

February 24, 2024
“We are a product of the choices we make, not the circumstances we face.” Roger...
February 17, 2024
  Do you remember the day Jesus made your life different? The day you took...
February 10, 2024
Jesus calls us to be peacemakers, but often we teach our kids to be peacekeepers...
February 03, 2024
  “Mommy, can I have an apple?” “No, dinner is almost ready.” Crunch! Eyes roll,...

December 2023

December 17, 2023
This third week of Advent is focused on joy. The candle we light is the...
December 09, 2023
As a family pastor and parent coach, I know many parents wonder, “When do you...
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