Category Archive: Parenting
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Jun
20
Parents: Are you raising Christians or Critical Thinkers?
How’d that headline grab ya? I bet (though you may not be aware) it got “grabbier” after that one little word—the smallest one–“or”. As if you can’t to both. Like you have to choose. It’s like this: When it comes to matters of faith or spirituality (or whatever you want to call it), I think …
Jun
04
Short Shorts
Our girls have a routine and checklist that they work through every night before bed. One of the things on the list is to get out the clothes that they are going to wear in the morning. It’s a good routine. The girls ask what the weather is going to be like and they plan …
May
10
Mission Imblogable: 5 tips for parents of young bloggers
As an educator, I’m a big fan of writing–journaling in particular. I really can’t say enough about it. Journal writing does wonders for both personal and academic growth. From creative and critical thinking, to problem solving, to communication skills, journaling is indeed the bomb. And I’m not the only one that thinks so.Consider the following …
May
02
What to do when your child is getting teased
Teasing: The stress I came home from my second job tonight to learn that my eight-year-old daughter has been keeping something from us. She’s getting teased. Thankfully it only started yesterday. But that’s two days now she’s had to endure it. I feel bad for the kid–kind of. Because tonight, after some discussion and role-playing, …
Apr
09
Easter Renewal
How’s That Connection? Managing relationships, is kind of like using a cell phone. People who frequently do know where to get the best connection– where the signal is clearest–and they know where it’s not. An avid cell user can even tell you what the reception will be like without even turning the phone on. Geography, …
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