Honoring All the Mothers (Who Are Loving the Kids They’ve Got)
Moms, we can be so attuned to what we might be doing wrong as a mom that we can absolutely miss what we are doing right.
3 Great Ways to Handle Drama
The man behind me at the grocery checkout was on his phone with his daughter—and clearly having a hard time getting a word in edgewise. “No, honey, I—” [pause as his daughter talks]. His voice rose slightly, as he tried to break in. “But I am listening, I just don’t think—” [another pause]. “Honey—” His…
A Different Perspective on Teens—and How to Talk to Them
As a mom fully entrenched in the teen parenting season (in the highly sensitive “managing college admissions” phase) and as a social researcher hearing from parents whenever I speak, I’m sensitive to adults’ perceptions of teens and their behavior. Much of the current media messaging and cultural conversation conveys a handwringing, going-to-heck-in-a-hand-basket attitude—a jaded skepticism…
Simple But Powerful Relationship Lessons We Can Learn From Kids
When you’re around the children in your life (maybe one’s in your lap right now while you’re reading this), keep an eye out for some of the sweet behaviors that draw you together—and see how you can put them into practice with your spouse.
Talking To Your Young Adults About the Ukraine Invasion
We need to be fervently praying for wisdom for our leaders and ourselves about how to respond well. We also need wisdom about how to guide our kids and young adults through this.
We’ve Got 40 Hours
I just had to share Katie’s take on the time a parent and teenager spend together as the teen learns to drive. A guest blog by Katie Kenny Phillips.
