It's inevitable. Our command to turn off electronics and 'find something else to do' results in a child or three wandering into the kitchen with a fussy face and a more-syllables-than-necessary version of the statement, "I'm bored." The … [Read more]
Developing the Habit of Family Fun
Yesterday school started for our elementary aged children, and I was more nervous about it than I should have been. They were also a little nervous - if the day before school was any indication. You can always tell when it's either a full moon or … [Read more]
7 more habits to transform the school year
I've taken off work for the last two days of our kids' summer vacation. Yesterday, after orientation for the new school year, the five of us grabbed sandwiches and talked about the upcoming school year. In talking about how to tackle this new … [Read more]
One key mindset we must build into our children (and ourselves)
Our sons were told last year that they would be going into a slightly more advanced version of math this year. They get their brilliance from me. Now that I've gotten the braggy part of this post out of the way, let me move on to the important … [Read more]
7 habits that could transform the school year
The school year has started for some and is soon to start for others. As we get back into the swing of things, we always have so many high hopes. It's like a jr. version of going into the new year. Parents have goals for their children. Children … [Read more]
How Gratitude Keeps You Alert
"Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving." - Colossians 4:2 I am not sure why this verse struck me this morning. Often when I'm in the homestretch of one of Paul's epistles in the Bible, I'll start … [Read more]
