Are your kids struggling in school?
I’ve had it both ways in my family. One of my kids could have taught her Earth science class and was an amazing tutor in math, but another one of my kids struggled at every turn. Both kids raised the [...]
It’s just not fair.
It's not uncommon for kids to feel cheated when a brother or sister gets prizes or gifts and they don't. We can use these moments as teaching opportunities to teach our kids to be thankful and content in their circumstances. [...]
I’m having a hard time believing ANYTHING they say
Isn’t it interesting that kids don’t have to learn how to sin? They don’t have to learn to be selfish, throw tantrums, talk back, or lie. The question is, what do we do when our four-year-old lies? Sometimes we can [...]
I don’t even WANT to be around that kid.
I heard that comment recently from a Sunday school teacher. This was somebody who taught for YEARS. She was so frustrated by the lack of respect shown to her by some of her fifth-grade students. Lack of engagement. Blurting out. [...]
It’s just not fair.
It's not uncommon for kids to feel cheated when a brother or sister gets prizes or gifts and they don't. We can use these moments as teaching opportunities to teach our kids to be thankful and content in their circumstances. [...]
What grade are you in? Um, I’m homeschooled.
Homeschool. No matter who you are, you have a preconceived idea of homeschooling. Some have positive thoughts about it. Others, not so much. Some homeschoolers thrive. Some don’t. If you’re a proponent of homeschooling, you’re all in because you’ve seen the [...]
Somebody’s stolen my daughter.
For whatever reason, when some of our kids turn 13 years old, it appears as though somebody has taken our son or daughter and put somebody else in their place. Some get cocky, argumentative, and rude. A mom to a [...]
I wish my kids would communicate better.
My guess is we’re not modeling good communication skills for our kids. We have to be intentional about teaching them. What are they? Listening, non-verbal body language, and clear, pleasant speech. The Bible helps us understand it better too. James tells [...]
Are you asking or telling?
I read an article the other day on Dr. Larry Sax.1 He says many parents today think that we need to be treating our kids like adults. He suggest that parents should offer their children choices instead of telling them [...]
What’s your grandparent name?
If you’re a grandparent, you have a name that every time it’s said by your grandchild, you just melt. Is it Mimi? How about Oompa? I’ve got the coolest grandpa name: it’s PaYo. Not sure about you, but just about [...]