5 Tips for Child Rearing Made Easy
I hear so many parents say, “Sit down. Stop it. Come here. Ugh! Oh, forget it.” Sadly, the child just learned that they have power over the adult. Raising a family should not be a power struggle, yet it is become that for so many parents. They are exhausted and don’t know why! Child rearing and…
Life is what matters
Life is what matters. – Cole Brackhan Kids say it best. Life is simple to them. Love, laugh and have fun. Last night going to bed was the last thing on my boys minds. They were laughing way too hard for sleeping. While I about had smoke coming out of my ears after 2 hours…
Are you missing it?
Are you so busy keeping up with your schedule that you are missing the moments that really matter? Have you become to think of parenting as a pain? Do you ask yourself, “What is up with my kid(s)?”
Yearning to Connect
We all yearn to be connected to who we are at our core. We all also yearn to be connected at a deeper level to one another. Somehow instead of embracing this, we sometimes miss seeing the connections and make decisions that lead us farther away from who we truly are at our core.
Let Steve Jobs Inspire Your Parenting
The world has lost a visionary, but we have gained the importance of seeing what is accomplished when one believes in reaching for the best.
board games and ice cream!
With the heat index near 109 degrees the other day the boys and I decided unanimously on board games and ice cream.
It’s the subtle differences
I often get asked, “why is the i not capitalized in your children’s book?”
Teachable Moments -fairness
Often the hardest things in life bring the greatest teachable moments. When our kids experience something that is hard for them, it is our opportunity as their role models to lead them. Kids observe our every action and reaction to learn their habits. Think about it, from birth, all babies can do is watch and…
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Worth the Risk
The Heart of It.
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Sylvia Ternes: Hi Summer! I too think you are brave. You are rea...
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Joy: It is so important to say "many years ago" as th...
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