Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed for Focus on the Family with Jim Daly and John Fuller. We…
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Forming Realistic Expectations for the Holidays Amidst Conflicting Emotions
Are you already feeling overwhelmed as you look ahead to Thanksgiving and Christmas? Do the magazines showcasing beautiful decorations entice you with…
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Let Me Tell You About Family Camp: Crazy, Wonderful, Fun & Incredibly LOUD
We have 5 kids, all married, and 21 grandchildren. Because we live in different states it’s hard for cousins to…
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Celebrate! Your Recipe for a One-Day Summer Gratitude Extravaganza
Do you have days when you feel down in the dumps? Discouraged for no reason or devastated by bad news?…
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Family Can Be Hard: How to Handle Painful Family Relationships
Last year, my friend’s family was heading to their mountain house to ski and she was really dreading the trip….
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Teenagers Rule at Family Camp: Messy, Crazy, and Oh So Sweet!
The last car pulled out a few hours ago. John and I are beyond exhaustion. We can hardly speak a…
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It’s Time to Celebrate Family! Advice for Planning Your Time Together
Spring is in the air, the pandemic is lessening, we are longing to be with family again! Finally, it’s time…
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How NOT to Raise Entitled Kids: 27 Practical Ideas
We have a big problem in our culture and none of us can avoid its reach. It impacts every one…
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Wild and Crazy Family Camp: Worship, Food, and Fun
We are getting ready! They are about to arrive!!! Yes, the wild and crazy “Yates Family Camp” is just a…
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Freebie: 100 Fun, Creative Ideas for You to Do With Your Kids!
Looking for fun, creative ideas to do with your family this summer? Maybe you feel like . . . It’s…
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