One of the things my wife and I personally experienced in our parenting journey is that there are not only different parenting stages and phases we go through, but there are parenting seasons we encounter as well. Just like nature cycles through different seasons again and again, so does our parenting. To use the metaphor of the natural seasons we … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: The Secret To Your Child’s Success This School Year
As students and teachers return to school, the unknown factors of a new school year can cause all kinds of mixed emotions, from excitement to anxiety. If there is one factor that will determine your child's success, it's encouragement. Encouragement is oxygen for our souls. Who doesn't need or want encouragement? As we seek to encourage our kids, remember that our words can … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Why Your Kids Do What They Do
As a parent, have you ever wondered why teenagers think the way they think, feel the way they feel and do the things they do? You're not alone! Surprisingly, what appears to be risky or bizarre behavior to adults makes perfect sense to teenagers. But what about the behavior that frightens parents? In a recent survey conducted by Pew Research following the … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: What Do You Value As a Family?
The Wall Street Journal recently featured disturbing results from a national opinion poll on views toward faith, family values, patriotism, hard work and community involvement. Americans' priority for each of these appears to have dropped dramatically over the last few decades. The only value/priority that has increased is America's love of money. They indicate that from … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Maturity in Marriage
There is an old saying, "Opposites attract." However, have you noticed over time, opposites attack? What we used to find fascinating is now frustrating. Many dating and marriage relationships often start as the ideal until the imperfections and differences are exposed, and then what began as the "ideal" becomes an ordeal. Before long, you're looking for a new … [Read more...]
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