Recently a reader asked about using ‘validation and comfort’ with her children. Read my reply below, then try it and see …
Attunement
How Busyness, Joy and Exhaustion Change Over the Years
Launching teens into adulthood comes with many hurdles and hiccups. Read on as Jen reflects back but also processes her …
Knowing What’s Needed
In her story today, Barbara shares a time she used her relational skills to know what was needed for her friend’s …
Asking For What You Need
Heather shares a beautiful example of seeking God’s perspective on her son’s maturity and humbly acknowledging ways she …
Noticing the Need for Joy and Rest
Heather Meades is our guest blogger today and I am excited to share a story of how she brought joy to her granddaughter …
Discipline – the Balance Beam of Attunement and Independence
As we wrap up our blog series on The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids, I’m struck by the authors’ explanation of …