Trust. That word has a lot of depth to it. Is trust easy for you? Do you find yourself trusting the wrong people? Do you …
Extinguishing Bullying with Immanuel Parenting
Our sons are close in age. They are also great friends. Both boys enjoy playing together, and no game seems complete …
Embarrassing Stories Party
My friend Kristy Harrang came up with a creative idea I want to share with you. Most of us have at least one child who …
The Need for Quiet Versus Time-Out
In my last blog, I mentioned that one of the tools we use in our home is quiet practice. Some of you might be thinking, …
Raising a Child Who Can be Trusted
In Dr. Jim Wilder’s series on attachment parenting, he raised the important, difficult (and sensitive) question, can my …
Knowing What to Do and the Importance of Practice
Our boys just finished their summer baseball season here in Holland, MI. They really enjoyed themselves, but they had a …