How to Get Your Tween/Teenage Son to Open Up to You
(Inside: Do you want your middle school age son to talk to you? 5 tips for parents on how to get your tween or younger teenage son to open up to you.) “Emma came home from your house and spent 30 minutes telling me every single detail of what happened,” my friend gave me the
Free eBook: Devotions for Kids & Families
(Inside: Devotions for families that will help create family-connection, families daily experience God, and increase gratitude. Get a free Devotions for Kids and Families eBook.) Empowered Moms and Kids Encouraging moms and kids to live strong, joy-filled lives. Have you ever asked your parents what they would do differently if
4 Things You Need to Be a Strong, Joy-Filled Mom {FREEBIES}
(Inside: How to be a strong, joy-filled mom. Four aspects of life that will enhance your happiness. Live a meaningful life. Live with purpose.) The teenage girl paused before my desk near my high school classroom. She exhaled while flexing her hands in stretching motions several times before plopping down in the chair next to
10 Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids the True Meaning of Christmas
(Inside: Teach kids about Christmas. Simply ways to help kids learn about the true reason for Christmas and feel the joy of the season.) My son’s little legs dangled over the edge of the couch a foot shy of reaching the floor. His usually busy hands were folded neatly on his lap. His
Compelling Books that High Schoolers will WANT to Read
(Inside: Book recommendations for high schoolers. A list of compelling books that high schoolers will want to read. Help your teen find a book he/she will love. Improve your student’s reading skills.) “I love that book!” one student declared to another as she passed me her slip of paper with the title of her
What Moms Can do NOW to Raise their Kids to be Leaders
(Inside: How to raise your kids to be leaders. Transformational language parents can use now that will develop their children’s leadership skills.) “But, maaaawwwwm, I *cleaned my room* good enough…why does it matter if it’s not perfect?” How many other moms have heard that phrase in the last week? Or hour… Or…5 minutes? Your child brought one cup
Parents, Help Your Kids Thrive in School by Asking these 4 Questions
(Inside: Do you want to help your kid thrive in school? These four questions will help your child find success and enjoy his or her educational journey.) I scanned the array of graduation photos spread out in front of me. Geez, it’s been years since I’ve taught these amazing kiddos in high school. I picked up a
146+ Best Chapter Books for Tweens that will also Build Character
(Inside: 146+ best chapter books your tweens will love that will also help them develop positive character qualities. For late-elementary/middle school age kids.) “My mom always tells me that people in third world countries are starving and I should appreciate what I have,” my 12-year-old son wrote. “But I just didn’t get it. We
85+ Kids Activities That Promote Creativity {Printable}
(Inside: We want to raise creative kids who grow up and create better technology, cure the diseases we couldn’t and make this world a better place. This post contains 85+ kids’ activities that promote creativity and help your raise creative kids.) All the high-fives and wahoos and dancing feet happened yesterday, the last day
How to Teach Your Kids to be Consistently Kind
(Inside: How to teach your kids to be kind even when they don’t feel like it.) Cleaning up the mess of our over $1500 in credit card theft had me edgy. Then I went to quit the gym. Which apparently is like telling membership services gravity is ending: What!?! The gym needs you! The pools open soon! And to quit – see that 500-pound weight that man twice your size is bench pressing? You do it
