“She always gets to go first. You never let me…” If you’ve spent any time around kids, chances are you’ve heard something like that! Ever since Adam and Eve we’ve always wanted something we don’t have. Envy is a given. Jealousy is common. It is pretty blatant in our children but often we fail to … Read More about Confronting the Comparison Trap
How to Beat the Morning Blues
A few years ago I realized that often when I woke up and began to think about my day I became “down” or “discouraged.” There was no prevailing reason why, simply a feeling of dread followed by guilt for feeling this way. Mothers of young children don’t have the luxury of thinking before they get … Read More about How to Beat the Morning Blues
What is the most important thing you can do for your kids and grandkids?
Recently John and I spent an evening with several friends. Our conversation revolved around the topic of parenting and one mom asked this question: What is the most important thing you can do for your kids and grandkids? It’s a great question, and it’s a question for young parents as well as grandparents. In a … Read More about What is the most important thing you can do for your kids and grandkids?
My Third Big Hike: The Pacific Crest Trail—Mt. Rainier
My friend Melody and I just completed our third big hike. After 2 years of hiking sections of the Appalachian Trail in the East, we decided to experience the West coast! Melody recently moved to the Seattle area so this was a good fit. This year our theme was, “Come and see what God has … Read More about My Third Big Hike: The Pacific Crest Trail—Mt. Rainier
Cooking with the Kids: Lessons from Chelsia Rief
Today I am thrilled to welcome my dear friend and fellow Club31Women blogger, Chelsia Rief of Catz in the Kitchen, as a guest. We just enjoyed a few fabulous days together at the Club31 Writers Retreat. Thanks for your words and this delicious recipe, Chelsia! Chicken Tortilla Pie Admittedly, I was kind of a lazy … Read More about Cooking with the Kids: Lessons from Chelsia Rief
Sibling Rivalry in the Tweens and Teens
Last week, we looked at the challenges of sibling rivalry in the earliest years. Today we move to tips on handling sibling rivalry in the tween and teen years. THE MIDDLE YEARS When our daughter Allison was 12 and our son John 10 they didn’t like each other very much. Once she brought home a … Read More about Sibling Rivalry in the Tweens and Teens
Sibling Rivalry
One of the biggest challenges in every home with multiple children is that of sibling rivalry. Today begins a 2-part series on handling sibling rivalry. This blog addresses parents with young children. Next week, I will address the tween and teen years. I hope you will find encouragement in the following stories. “You—–expletive!! ” Jeff … Read More about Sibling Rivalry
My Kid is Famous!
This was a front-page headline in USA TODAY on June 7, 2018. It chronicles the story of 15-year-old singer and dancer, Jojo, who has more than 6 million subscribers on her YouTube channel and 7 million followers on Instagram. Within a day, another story broke—this one about the shocking suicide of Kate Spade, famous designer. … Read More about My Kid is Famous!
