It’s funny the days that stick out in my memory. For as amazing as it is to have a day go smoothly, to have kids that cooperate and are cheerful, to have time to accomplish things and maybe even time to rest…it’s usually the harder, stickier, challenging days that I …
This week Katie and Abby are joined by Joel Hawbaker, a blended family coach, to help parents navigate some of the specific parenting challenges unique to blended family life. SHOW NOTES Follow Joel on Facebook or through his website.The Smart Step Family by Ron DealOurFamilyWizard app
When seeking to parent with gentleness and grace, often the hardest (and most important) part is controlling yourself and changing your own reactions. As I’ve continued on this journey, I have found that when I shame and “punish” myself, I inevitably end up acting worse. So, I’ve been working towards “parenting” …
This week Katie and Abby tackle how to set the tone for the conversations we have with our kids about sin.
The Whole Brain Child by Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne BrysonThree Ways to Help Your Child Succeed from AHA ParentingSet Kids Up For Success: How Autonomy Can Rock Their World from MotherlyIf Gentle Discipline Isn’t Working, This May Be the Problem from Janet Lansbury
Have you ever felt as though you were less valuable than someone else? We all experience it at some point. A coworker might be praised while no thanks is given to you, despite the two of you sharing the workload. Or what about when you are disrespected by a loved …
This week Katie and Abby discuss how to help children understand bodily autonomy, common violations of a child’s bodily autonomy, and address misconceptions. This episode is best listened to without little ears in the room! Show Notes God Made All of Me by Justin HolcombQ&A with the authors of “God …
“They’ll Grow Into It” – An article about teaching manners, and other things, from Janet Lansbury “Smelling Roses: Taking Babies on Errands” – From Janet Lansbury “How to Study Proverbs” – from Dr. Don Owsley “Pinpointing Proverbs: An Interview with Dr. Don Owsley on the Rod Verses”
…and connection with your children? Wondering how you can help them effectively learn new skills for emotional regulation and process difficult events well? If so, keep reading! Today I’m going to be sharing about one of my favorite parenting tools— it can be used for all that and more. It …
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