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Susan Alexander Yates

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You are the Parent, Not Your Child: How to Discipline

You are the Parent, Not Your Child: How to Discipline

by Susan Alexander Yates

One of the most common questions I get is about how to discipline. We live in a child-centered culture. A…
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My Biggest Frustration as a Mom (and What I Did About It)

My Biggest Frustration as a Mom (and What I Did About It)

by Susan Alexander Yates

You’ve heard of the joys of motherhood?  Today we’re talking about motherhood frustration. Motherhood is one of my great joys,…
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Sibling Rivalry

Sibling Rivalry

by Susan Alexander Yates

One of the biggest challenges in every home with multiple children is that of sibling rivalry. Today begins a 2-part…
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Is a Whiny Child Driving You Crazy?

Is a Whiny Child Driving You Crazy?

by Susan Alexander Yates

“It’s not fair.” “Everyone else gets to…” “There’s nothing to do.” “Why can’t I?” Please me. Cater to me. Make…
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Raising Good Conversationalists

Raising Good Conversationalists

by Susan Alexander Yates

Do you sometimes feel embarrassed in front of your friends because your child won’t talk and simply grumbles a “yes” or…
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When we worry about our kids: 4 things that help

When we worry about our kids: 4 things that help

by Susan Alexander Yates

  I’ve never heard of a mother who doesn’t worry about her children. Some of us are obsessive worriers, others…
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Stop the Sass

Stop the Sass

by Susan Alexander Yates

“You stupid, big fat ugly Mommy.” “You are so mean. I wish you weren’t my Mom.” “You are the worst…
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Is it really a vacation with toddlers?

Is it really a vacation with toddlers?

by Susan Alexander Yates

I used to think vacations equaled rest. Sleeping in, curling up with a book, long walks, and romantic dinners with…
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10 Hot Tips for Disciplining Toddlers

10 Hot Tips for Disciplining Toddlers

by Susan Alexander Yates

“My kids are driving me crazy,” a young mother with toddlers said to me. “My discipline methods don’t seem to…
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Raising “Other-Centered” Kids in a “Self-Centered” World

Raising “Other-Centered” Kids in a “Self-Centered” World

by Susan Alexander Yates

“It’s my ball. I want it now.” “I want that blouse; you never let me get anything new.” “The coach…
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Hello, I’m Susan.

Susan Alexander Yates

I’m a wife (of 50 years), mom to five children (including a set of twins), and grandmother to 21 (including a set of quadruplets!). My favorite time of the year is when all my kids and grandkids are together for a week of “cousins and family camp” in the foothills of the Shenandoah Mountains of Virginia.

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Instagram post 2195979085359024323_3081923412 Founder “...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith." Hebrews 12: 1-2 You are the author of my faith. You began it, Father. It is yours. I ask you to be perfecting it. Thank you that even this isn't up to me. My part is to fix my eyes on you and let you do your work within me. @jessblanchardstudio @christenbyates
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