“Encourage your children to connect with their grandparents by calling them frequently with everyday or special news.” ~Emily Hernandez
Have you ever considered the white space on this page? Because of the white space, or “margin,” we’re able to read the black words on the page. We don’t often think about the margin, but if it’s missing, and all the words jumble together on the page, we’d immediately...
Dr. Todd Cartmell is a favorite Hearts at Home workshop speaker. He’s the author of several books, including Project Dad, Respectful Kids, and Keep the Siblings-Lose the Rivalry. Currently practicing in Wheaton, Illinois, Dr. Cartmell and his wife, Lora, have...
I’m so excited to be offering my first-ever Facebook book study! From July 6-August 6 we’ll be discussing my book, My Heart’s at Home: Becoming the Intentional Mom Your Family Needs. If you want to be inspired to be your best, I invite you to join...
Today’s Marriage Monday comes straight from our heart. It is a video clip from our ABC’s of a Healthy Marriage Seminar about the needs of a marriage. This clip focuses on the need for affection and sex. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJisQWOG__g (Click...
As promised, here’s your creative correction reference guide that’s a compilation of all the ideas shared yesterday: 1. Lose a privilege. 2. Do an extra chore or job around the house. 3. Lose something special for a short amount of time (i.e. favorite...
Yesterday’s discussion about proactive parenting brought up some good questions! One question came from Tawnda who asked what to do with a whiny 3 year old. Here’s one suggestion we used when our kids were little: Pretend not to hear her when she whines....
Yesterday, I posted this on my Facebook page: “There’s nothing worse than a whiny 14-year-old.” When there were 31 comments within minutes, I realized immediately that a) I’m not alone, and b) that my comment posted in frustration definitely...
Today’s post is a vlog–a video blog! I recorded this little four minute video for moms when I was at Family Life not too long ago! May you be encouraged in your intentional parenting! (If you have any problem viewing the video, click HERE.) What about you?...
“Declaring motherhood as a profession requires confidence. No one else can do what you do for your family.” ~Cheryl Pacilio
