Archive for February 2020
Our Convenience or Their Good?
Reflecting on the decisions we have already made today; we realize that each one in some way has impacted our family unit as a whole and thus the individual members. These decisions may be minor and in the moment; or long thought-out about our children’s care, their training or education. We err if “my convenience”…
Read MorePush-Backs
Push-back describes “a negative or unfavorable reaction or response.” Push-backs are to be expected at some point in our children’s behavior. No matter how passive, calm, or “good,” they will at some point disrespect or push back against our parenting and authority over their lives. This often comes as a surprise from the child who…
Read MoreKeep It Real for Kids on Valentine’s Day
The emphasis on Valentine’s Day and the language used around it can be very confusing for our children. Parents must help their children navigate this holiday and keep it real. Since creation, there has been a very natural physical attraction between boys and girls, and men and women. As stated in Genesis 2:18 (NLT), “Then…
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