I could go on and on here ... so many books I LOVE about parenting! But rather than get into a bunch of specifics for different age groups, etc., I'm going to share my very favorites that are useful no matter what! Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas {yes, if you are keeping track, there is a Gary Thomas book on every list of book recommendations!} A Family of Value by John Rosemond {this one is an annual read for me} Grace-Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel Regret-Free Parenting by Catherine Hickem {I ... [Read More]
Parent with Prayer
Oh this one is my favorite! Of all the gifts we give our children, it is parenting with prayer that reaps the greatest rewards. This is going to be another short post because we don't need to read more about this topic ... we need to spend more time living this topic. {Now is the appropriate time for an "Amen!"} Pray with them. From kneeling by their bedsides at night to quick prayer whispered as a teenager prepares to walk out the door for school ... praying with our children is a ... [Read More]
Parent with Praise
{This might be my shortest blog post ever.} Praise generously. Give your children as much encouragement as you can. Praise genuinely. But make sure you are giving legitimate encouragement. Be specific ... and focus more on character than ability and appearance. One of the most beautiful gifts in the world is the gift of encouragement. When someone encourages you, that person helps you over a threshold you might otherwise never have crossed on your own. - John O'Donohue How do you ... [Read More]
Parent with Passion
Writing. Speaking. Teaching. Auburn Football. Playing at interior design. These are a few of the things I am passionate about. Fashion design. Dance. Justin Beiber. These are a few of the things my tween daughter is passionate about. When I speak {write} of parenting with passion, I'm not referring to your passion for your children. Nope! Not this time ... I'm talking about those activities or pursuits in life beyond your kids. Those things matter! They matter a ... [Read More]
10 Ways to Parent with Purpose
Parenting with Purpose. Isn't that what we all want to do? To be intentional, responsive, and proactive in our relationships with our children. The thing is ... that's hard. I mean, what does it look like? And especially what does it look like in the midst of the daily chaos in our homes? How do we walk that line between "Don't Provoke" and "Do Instruct"? Here are 10 ways to parent with purpose: Don't do those things that drive your kids crazy!! Sounds simple, but really ... if he ... [Read More]
Parent with Purpose
Week three of Starting Well in 2012!! It's all about THE KIDS! Well, actually, it's more about our role with our children and what being a godly parent looks like ... and how we can manage such a noble task in this post-modern world. First up ... Parenting with Purpose. She's eleven. Very soon (like less than a month!) she'll be twelve. Twelve? How in the world did this happen? Two-thirds of the time she will live in our home has likely passed. I look back over the past ... [Read More]
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