Failed. Again.

Failed. Again. #parenting #failed #encouragement

My oldest daughter appeared to be purposefully aggravating her sister so I spoke to her about it. My daughter answered me back. I responded back to her and before very long, we were arguing with each other, until, that is, I lost it and angrily ended our conversation. Who was in the wrong? We both…

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The Power of Prayer in Parenting a Teen

The Power of Prayer in Parenting a Teen #prayer #parenting #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…

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I Want My Children to Be Kind

I desire for my children to be kind. They know this. We talk about it and I pray it for them. Honestly, the report I most enjoy hearing from school about my girls is that they are kind to others, helpful in class and protective of each other. This gives me greater pleasure than straight…

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