Our sons are close in age. They are also great friends. Both boys enjoy playing together, and no game seems complete …
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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 …
RCs on for Conversation
We have a rule in our house that we don’t have important conversations (or continue disagreements) if we have fallen out …
When Enemy-Mode Appears at Bedtime
The other night, my son Matthew was angry with his younger brother, Andrew, for something that happened just before …
Staying Sane While Traveling with Kids
My husband, Chris, travels a lot for our ministry. While we enjoy traveling together, at this stage of life, it doesn’t …