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I’m Not Saying Gentle Parenting is the Only Way
But I am Saying That Spanking Your Child Isn’t the Way Parenting is one of the hardest, easiest things that I have ever done. If I had spent more time being guided by the God-given instincts and discernment than by the fear of man, I would have made much different choices earlier in my parenting journey. I have had to repent, relearn, and dig into that inner voice (Holy Spirit in my case) that guides my decisions. You see, if you know anything about my journey, you know that I wasn’t spanked growing up. To clarify, my mom tells me she tried once or twice because people in the church…
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Something to Remember as Your Transition Your Parenting Style
Going From Punitive to Peaceful Parenting Transition is always the hardest process. When you want to lose weight, it’s easier to stay the same or maintain when you get there. When you are an expert in your career field, it’s always easier than the process to get there. The truth is that transition is messy. It’s hard. And you are dealing with real people and personalities and unexpected emotions that arise in the process when you are trying to let go of punitive parenting ideologies and habits and replacing them with evidence-based and Christlike parenting. So breathe. Welcome to the journey. Welcome to the side of motherhood where you aren’t…
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12 Screen-Free Ways to Connect With Your Teens and Tweens
Parents of teens and tweens often lament the fact that it feels hard to connect with their growing children because of technology. I have plenty of opinions about using tech that I will share in another post, but for those of you trying to make a concerted effort to connect with your teens and tweens, here are some ideas to get you started. While building connection is of course important in the early years, it’s never too late to foster a healthy relationship with your child. 1. Cook Together: Cooking can be a wonderful bonding experience. Invite your teens into the kitchen to help prepare a meal. It’s not just…
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7 Reasons to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children
As parents, we all want the best for them. We work tirelessly to protect and guard them, trying to give them every opportunity in life. One of the ways we can help equip our children for life is to focus on doing things that build up their emotional health. Boys and girls who are emotionally healthy experience many benefits as compared to their peers who have poor emotional health. Here are the top 7 reasons to raise emotionally healthy children. They are Resilient in the Face of Challenges Life is full of ups and downs, and kids need to be equipped to handle them. Emotionally healthy children are better able…