I didn’t mean to get my hand stuck in the coffee pot. It was technically more a carafe than a pot, and I’d just thrown out my scrubber stick. I was trying to clean it with a regular sponge. That tiny opening at the top of the carafe refused to release my hand....
Eight Practical Tips for Motivating Kids to Help With Chores
Ever recruited a kid to help with a chore…only to find the scene messier than before they started “helping”? Or decided that it's easier to complete the job yourself rather than listen to endless complaining? Take heart! There are hidden benefits to including your...
The Most Transformative Parenting Hack
It doesn’t cost a cent. Anybody can do it. Studies show that it is the most impactful way to build rapport with your kids… Are you ready? Time. As Josh Shipp once said, “Kids spell trust: “t-i-m-e.” This is not rocket science....
Ten Ways to Get Through After-School Meltdowns
“When I pick up my kids after school…they morph into gremlins! What is happening? Their teachers say they’re model students during the school day. Why do they fall apart upon entering the minivan? What can be done?” I feel this. One day, I excitedly...
Enjoying Motherhood During Back to School and Beyond
“I like having my kids at home. I actually prefer it.” My older sister overheard my mom say this to a friend when we were kids. It was late summer, and a few moms were discussing back to school. One mom shared that she was looking forward...
Four Simple Ideas for Teaching Your Kids the Bible
Here are four methods we use to teach our kids the Bible. Only supplies necessary: attention, yours and theirs. A Bible. You got this.
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