Make This a Year of Promises Kept
Nothing stings more than a broken promise; especially to a child. Their innocent ability to trust a parent, or not, begins to form at a very young age. Rightfully so, children should be able to take an adult at his or her word. If an outing to the park is...The Real Merry Christmas
December awakens the sights and smells of Christmas. It’s a wonderful time of year. It also adds busyness to our days as we think of gift giving, tree trimming, and cards to send to family and friends. let’s take time to also breathe in the real Spirit of...Approval Seekers Beware
Galatians 1:10 NIV caught my attention recently: Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? Wanting the approval of others is a natural desire. It starts when we are very young. How quickly we all learn it’s...Yes You Can!
The poem, Oliver Twist, brings forth an interesting thought. How often do I, do you, say “can’t” rather than “can”? Are you mindful to encourage your children to use an I can attitude or do you reinforce an I can’t mindset by the...Getting Along With Siblings
School’s out. The family has switched into a summer rhythm. Children, who now have additional time together throughout the week, could also wrestle with increased sibling rivalry. That’s never fun. Hurt feelings can easily erupt. What can a parent do to...
Maxine Marsolini