A Cry For Justice
October 15, 2014
October 15, 2014
Explaining Domestic Abuse to Children
Category Archives: Parenting
When Your Child’s Personality Annoys You
The Beginning of Wisdom
October 2, 2014
October 2, 2014
But every bloom cultivated in an orderly garden grows as a wildflower somewhere. Children’s untamed and sometimes frustrating personality traits are no different. Before you work to uproot them, consider whether behind that annoying trait is a strength waiting to be trained up. So often, the quality that manifests as a child’s greatest weakness holds the potential to be his greatest strength.
Read the rest of this article by Jen Wilkin HERE.
Walking on the Wild Side of Parenting
Faith Gateway
September 29, 2014
September 29, 2014
In our enthusiasm to celebrate children (a good thing), we are sometimes tempted to overlook the key Christian doctrine of original sin. A child can be raised by godly parents, yet still choose to live an ungodly life:
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. – Proverbs 13:1
Some sons can bring great honor to their home and their parents; others choose to bring shame:
He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. – Proverbs 10:5
Some children will bring anguish rather than joy:
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. – Proverbs 15:20
At times children can even steal from their parents (Proverbs 28:24) or drive their mother from her own house (Proverbs 19:26). In this regard, the Bible is more honest than many contemporary Christians. In the Old Testament, God gives us accounts of children who do all sorts of heinous acts.
Read the rest of this article by Gary Thomas HERE.
Fun Fathers, Dead Mothers
Where are all the mothers in the movies our children watch? They’re dead. But that’s okay, because the fathers are to die for.
New Treasury of Bible Stories Giveaway and Review
Find out more about Kelly Pulley’s new Treasury of Bible Stories published by David C. Cook. Beautiful illustrations and rolling, rollicking rhymes to delight both parent and child!
So You Have a Challenging Child? I Love This Song.
Some people aren’t even close to being grounded. This broken earth has cut them loose, and they are spinning out in space. Lost. Tilting, twisting, turning. If you have a child like this, you know what I’m talking about. If you get near to these little satellites, their vortex pulls you in and shatters you to pieces. It’s a never ending hope. A never ending cycle of whirling movement and scattering heart shards.
Deprogramming From “Christian” Lies: Can a Mom Pursue Personal Pleasures?
Can a responsible mom spend time pursuing personal interests like reading or taking a class? Let’s talk about that!
How I Am Getting Help for My ADHD Daughter
In my last post I wrote about some of the reasons I hesitated to get outside help for our ADHD daughter when she was younger. One thing I failed to mention is that I really wasn’t sure what we were dealing with, for the most part. I figured she was just a strong-willed child who […]
What Kept Me from Getting Outside Help for My ADHD Child Sooner
Some things kept me from getting help for my ADHD daughter sooner. Looking back, I wish I had pushed past some of my fears. Maybe someone else will learn from my mistakes.
From Home School to Private School
I promised in my last post that I would share what we are planning to try next year. Can I just say that I never ever, NEVER EVER would have dreamed—even as close as last year—that we would be venturing into other education options, but here we are. (Because I’m such a complete and total […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Here’s a little story you can tell children to explain this complex situation. Read the rest of the story HERE.