Training Our Kids to Serve with Joy
The picture above is my soon-to-be nine year old son, joyfully taking out the trash on our last day of Thanksgiving vacation at the beach. I was going to take it…
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Parenting 101 – Tropical Storm / Hurricane Isaac Edition
Many folks along the Gulf Coast, and even “up here” in Baton Rouge, are bracing ourselves for the impact of Isaac. As any trip to a local gas station, hardware…
Read articleGearing up for a successful school year
Supply lists. Reading lists. Backpack shopping. School uniforms or new school clothes. Online shopping. Mall shopping. Stuff Mart shopping. Yes, Moms and Dads,…
Read articleI believe
As a parent, I have a question that I will be keeping in mind this summer… Does my son know I believe in him? Care to join me in this quest this summer? Let’s…
Read articleLessons from a Shower Curtain
Our shower curtain. Isn’t it lovely? For every shower curtain hanging in someone’s bathroom, there is a story. This is mine (*disclaimer* The following…
Read articleKeeping Your Family Cyber Safe
– Q: What is the most important step you can take to protect your kids in their online experience? – A: Maintain an active relationship with them based on ongoing…
Read articleA Terrible Question
Ever get into a funky place where you seem restless, irritable, and discontent? Well, I do. Sometimes for long stretches, I am sad to say. And I have found that…
Read articleTrust And Obey
Here’s Shep – enjoying his new “big boy” room for the first time. A fresh coat of blue paint (what I’m calling “Rubbermaid Blue”) picked out by him and a new comfy…
Read articleThe Power of Sweating with Our Kids
Here are three key ways (there are certainly plenty more) to sweat with your kids to produce big results in your relationship and in their developing character. If…
Read article…and a little child will lead them.
These images represent joy. They are snapshots of diligence and reward. But most importantly, they are pictures of faith in action! Yesterday, I took Shep on a…
Read articleThe Gift of Limits – Screen Style
Here’s a little Christmas idea for your kids this year…give them the gift of limits on their screen time. Don’t expect them to jump for joy and sing your praises as…
Read articleBully
(Thanks to WAFB Channel 9 for inviting me to share this message with their viewers!) Click here to watch WAFB bullying interview with Dr. Butner Q. Is bullying…
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