Guest Post Tweens is usually the stage just before children reach their teenage years, although there isn’t any clear definition of the range in years. Usually, experts agree that ages 9 to 14 are considered the tweens. Tweens go through a strong transitional period, that has a lasting impact on their lives and become a… Continue reading Top Tips for Handling Tweens
Category: Discipline
Love your kids – Rock the meanness out!
I was in tears . . . the good kind. 🙂 I was reading the testimony of a young mom, a military wife who lives most of the year as a “single parent” while her husband is out to sea . . . and it brought me to tears . . . the good kind!… Continue reading Love your kids – Rock the meanness out!
Helping to heal your child’s “Heart Hurts”
My 8 year is daughter is just the most precious thing around! (I know you guys would probably argue that your kids are . . . but I’m sorry . . . this child has that market cornered!) 🙂 We adopted Wendy from Guatemala almost 5 years ago (hard to believe it’s been that long!). … Continue reading Helping to heal your child’s “Heart Hurts”
Are you a bad mom? (Part 2)
Are you a bad mom? If you missed the 1st part – You can read it HERE before continuing. . . . Where did things first go wrong? Reread that passage in Genesis again. It wasn’t the Father, and it wasn’t the kids (yes – later it was their choice) . . . There was… Continue reading Are you a bad mom? (Part 2)
Are you a Bad Mom? (Part 1)
Are you a Bad Mom? On Mothering Matters Facebook page a few days ago, I asked the question – “What is your biggest fear as a mom?” One mom bravely and honestly responded something I think many (if not most) of us have feared or thought about at one point or another . . .… Continue reading Are you a Bad Mom? (Part 1)
Teaching your kids about Fairness and Wise Choices
“That’s not fair!” With 5 kids – we definitely have to deal with fairness quite often around here! My first response when my kids say “that’s not fair!” has frequently been – “Wow! You are so smart! You’ve already learned that and you’re only 6! (or 3 or 4 or whatever age they were) You… Continue reading Teaching your kids about Fairness and Wise Choices
A Good Mother (Are you a good mom?)
You are a GOOD mother! We all have those days when we feel like we’ve “blown it” as a mom. But do you ever have one of those days – or maybe it’s even just a moment – when you realize – you just did something right as a mom – and you feel like… Continue reading A Good Mother (Are you a good mom?)
Kids Chores (part 3): Know what you “own”
Housework, if you do it right, will kill you. – Erma Bombeck Start here if you missed Part 1 or Part 2 of this series. Last week we talked about training and helping your kids to actually want to clean up their things. *How did that go for you? Did you try it? What worked? … Continue reading Kids Chores (part 3): Know what you “own”
Kids Chores (part 2): Your kids will WANT to pick up their things!
If you missed Part 1 – you can read it HERE. Your kids will WANT to pick up their things! “Blasphemy! You are speaking a lie Lori, I just know you are! No kid ever wants to pick up their things!” Well . . . you can train them to do just that . .… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 2): Your kids will WANT to pick up their things!
Free Parenting Webinar @ Inspired to Action TODAY!
Free Webinar TODAY! I know this is late notice – but I just had to post this. Over at Inspired to Action TODAY at 2pm and 9pm, they will be hosting a FREE Parenting Webinar! Here is a little bit of info from Kat at Inspired to Action (but head on over to their site… Continue reading Free Parenting Webinar @ Inspired to Action TODAY!
Bedtime Parenting technique. . . FAIL
Ok – so I have to share one of my other attempts at parenting with honor and love – and teaching my kids how to make their own wise choices. Last week the kids had been sent to bed, but they were doing their usual – running between rooms, laughing, talking, and goofing off (we… Continue reading Bedtime Parenting technique. . . FAIL
Perfection or Excellence? Obedience or Honor?
What constitutes a dinner? Meat, vegetables, bread, dairy, possibly even some fruit or nuts? So if I’ve met all those requirements – will it be a good meal? What about a “great” or even “excellent” dinner? A Basic Dinner Tonight my kids were presented with dinner. I met all the requirements (health-wise). I had meat,… Continue reading Perfection or Excellence? Obedience or Honor?