“Pick your battles” is a common bit of advice for parents. While the spirit of it has some validity, it’s actually quite bad advice when you think about it. Learn why, and learn a better way.
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We’ve been told not to spank. We’ve even been told not to yell. But we haven’t been given alternative mindsets to help us be more gentle. This is the mindset you need now.
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When I wasn’t listened to, it made me realize I don’t always give my children the attention they need.
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Children are not a thorn in our side. We must stop treating them as if they are. Read on.
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My grandma had a gift for connecting with each of her family members. She did it in little way, but those little ways were so big.
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I knew I had a temper before I was a mom. But I thought I had it under control. I found myself angry from time to time, but rarely yelled at anyone. Then I had kids. And suddenly, my anger was white hot. And it came out in loud vocal bursts. If my kids wouldn’t
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You’re in a predicament. Not only do you have to figure out how to work from home, you have to figure out how to do it with kids underfoot. This is no easy feat, but with some creativity and discipline, you can do it. You definitely can. I’ve been working from home for 12 years,
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You’ve seen this hashtag: #momfail? For the most part, I think it’s meant to be funny. But even so, there are a whole lot of moms out there who feel like they’re failing at momming on a daily basis. Listen. We’re living in a culture of mom hurt. What are we communicating to ourselves when
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When life starts happening TO you, it’s hard to connect with your kids. Take the power back, and connect intentionally with these five ridiculously easy ways to connect with your kids.
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You already have what it takes to build a deeper connection with your child. Find out how.
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