Handling computer time wisely is something I am still learning, and my children know it. I am easily distracted, and the computer rewards distraction. (Do I really need to interrupt my task to look up the average rainfall in Madagascar? Isn’t it always a good idea to act on the impulse to text a friend […]
Allowing Children to Choose Unwisely
I’ve always known that the ability to control my children’s behavior lasts for a relatively short time. I can make my children brush their teeth, but at some point, they will have to decide whether they will continue to brush their teeth each day. I’d like my children to practice making wise choices while they […]
Peace in Parenting
On Thursday morning I dropped my oldest (almost 16 years old) off at the airport, as he flies out to California where he will be working at a Christian camp this summer. He’ll be close to family, but it’s a long way from his mama’s heart. Friends at church have checked on me. How are […]
Summer Plans
What are your summer plans? Summer is when moms often need more solidarity and brainstorming power. How do we keep our children busy in productive ways without breaking the bank or adding a crushing burden to our already full lives? How do we love our children well when time is plenty but fleeting? And how […]
