Yesterday afternoon I announced (in the presence of my daughters) that at 2:30, I would be closing my computer for the rest of the day. One daughter asked “Why are you telling us this?” The other daughter said “She’s creating accountability. That way we know if she doesn’t get off the computer!” I was super […]
Children, Computers, and Family Goals
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 […]
