Tag: parenting
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When A Parent Dies Too Soon. 3 people share what they miss most and the advice they’d give everyone else
When a parent dies too soon. 3 people share what they miss the most and the advice they’d give everyone else.
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The lesson my kids have to keep teaching me
Because we can pronounce hyperbole and always find the Cheerios at the grocery store, we can easily think that the wisdom train only goes one way. But what if our kids were on a secret mission to teach us some things too?
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Why letting your kids struggle is good parenting
The opposite of good parenting is doing the easy thing in the short term. Now don’t get me wrong. There’s a certain parenting high when we just “let kids be kids,” stay up late, go for the sugary cereal, and wear pajamas all Saturday. I love all the ways we can have fun and build…
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The Curious Origins of Halloween
Every October 31st we cake on cheap make-up, forego our “don’t talk to strangers” rule, and pile in more chocolate than Augustus Gloop. Yup, Halloween. But it seems to be getting weirder… and more gruesome. So what are it’s origins anyway? Turns out, it’s a curious tale. Here’s some background from my friend and fellow-pastor…
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Two Awesome Rules for Your Home No Matter Who You Are or What You Believe
Every home has rules. Even the homes without rules have rules. (‘No rules’ is a rule!) Some are spoken, like ‘Put the toilet seat down.’ And some are unspoken, like ‘Don’t talk to dad until he’s had his first coffee.’ I realize it’s not popular to talk about rules. But what I’ve noticed is that…
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1 Real Way to Showcase Humility (and Strength) to Your Children
Want to know how to showcase humility (and strength) to your kids? Here’s one practical way to do it.
