Parenting
Strong Willed Children: Finding the Positive
“Mrs. Smith , could you please come and get your son, he is not listening… again.” Oh Lord, why was this happening again? This was the third time in a two week period alone that my son’s “strong willed” behavior had me called out. Frustration, hurt, sadness, and disappointment all whirled within my soul at…
Keep Reading...The Power of Prayer in Parenting a Teen
Sometimes when you’re parenting a teen, you have to dig deep for ideas… And I have found prayers to be the most powerful tool. My oldest son was a sophomore in high school when our relationship began to suffer. He had the ability to drive, and with his busy school and extra curricular schedule, we…
Keep Reading...Teach Children to be Guided by the Holy Spirit
A very wise man once said: “Teach correct principles and then let them govern themselves.” This is the way I think God teaches and deals with us; and this is the best way to parent your children as they grow and mature. How do we teach our children to be guided by the Holy Spirit?…
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