How to Help Kids Set and Keep Goals – ETB #147
When you set goals, do you set goals for and with your kids? In this episode, I want to talk with you about how you can help your kids set and keep goals. I have gathered together some general goal-setting advice as well as ways to support your kids in their goals. I...
Asking God to Change Us – ETB #146
I spend time every year journaling and reflecting on the previous year. I have mixed feelings going into 2023, but I want to see this new year in the way that God wants me to see it. What if we chose to ask God to change us when we encounter challenges and struggles?...
Raising a Creative Child – ETB #145
Our family has a wonderful announcement to share with the world! My son recently won an Emmy for cinematography for his part in a documentary called Challenge Accepted about a young girl named Faith-Christina. Every child is different, but I want to share with you...
How to Reflect and Refocus for the New Year – ETB #144
As we come to the end of another year, this is the perfect time to think about the year behind you and what you did or did not accomplish. Maybe you're wearily thinking that something has to change for 2023. Maybe you're looking forward in anticipation for this new...
Praying For Your Children – ETB #143
A friend recently suggested to me that I should talk to you about how God answers our prayers and specifically prayers of protection for our kids. Praying for your children is an important part of the spiritual development of your kids and for you as a parent. I have...
Holiday Rituals Your Children Will Remember – ETB #142
We're moving into the holiday season with lots of parties, gatherings, and festivities! In this episode, I want to focus on creating traditions and holiday rituals your children will remember. How you do create memories and create traditions that your children will...
How to Help Others in a Crisis – ETB #141
We've experienced a lot of change in the last few years. Everywhere I turn, I'm reading or hearing about someone else in crisis. I've had seasons of crisis in my own life recently. Today, I thought it would be helpful to talk about how to help others in a crisis....
Teaching Appreciation to Kids – ETB #140
In the United States, this is a week when we pause to be thankful and consider thankfulness. But, appreciation goes much deeper than thankfulness. In this episode, I want to discuss teaching appreciation to your kids. Everyone wants to feel loved and valued, but...
Teaching Kids Not to Quit – ETB #139
In the episode last week, I talked about resting vs quitting. So many of you contacted me asking about kids who have a tendency to give up on something too soon. How do you go about teaching kids not to quit? It's really important to know each of your children as...
It’s Okay to Rest – ETB #138
There's a difference between resting and quitting. Many times I feel like I want to quit. Today, I want to remind you that it's okay to rest, but it's not okay to quit. In this episode, I'm being vulnerable and sharing some recent life events that have made me want to...