We all want to raise kids who know how to navigate the difficulties this life will inevitably bring—whose faith won't be broken by troubled times but strengthened. How do we teach that? Well, what if I told you a holiday season exists with this focus? It's called Lent, and it's a six-week invitation to practice turning to God in difficult circumstances.
Read MoreOur Family Mission Statement Guide is back! As you work through the guide together, you'll have opportunities to reflect, take stock of your strengths, talk about your values, set goals, and dream about your family's future. It’s a simple process that can make a big difference for your year.
Read MoreI want to raise my kids to be people who help others move from feelings of anxiety to a sense of belonging, and I imagine you do, too. And since raising kind and curious kids takes intentionality, we have some important questions to answer: What do we do when we notice differences in others? And what do we say when our children notice?
Read MoreAs parents, we have been faced with a barrage of new and difficult decisions over the past few months. Do I feel safe sending my daughters back to daycare? Is it ok to play at the neighborhood playground? Can you actually use too much hand sanitizer? I’m a peacemaker by nature, so I put a lot of pressure on myself to try and make everyone happy. Add in a dash of perfectionism and it's a perfect storm of anxiety and decision paralysis.
Read MoreIt may be tempting to check the box and rush to put this school year behind us, but I believe a milestone like this calls for CELEBRATION! Now, more than ever, we need to take the time to reflect and rejoice with our kids. We need to affirm their effort, even if it was frustrating, even if we didn’t always get it right, and especially if it was hard.
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