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Parenting is such a challenging role! And there are so many people telling us how we should do it.

I am not one of those people. But I hope that by sharing my own - often highly flawed - experiences, I can offer reassurance and empathy to others going through similar challenges.

DEAR WORLD: PLEASE STOP USING THE LABEL ‘WORKING MUM’

February 6, 2020 2 Comments

Why do we insist on using the phrase 'working mom'? Is it so outlandish that a mom should be working? Being a mom IS a full-time job!

For years, women who work outside the home have protested against the label ‘full-time mum’ being used for a woman who stays home to look after her children. And rightly so. If a child has an accident at school, that mum will likely have to leave work to attend to the emergency – because she is, … [Read more...] about DEAR WORLD: PLEASE STOP USING THE LABEL ‘WORKING MUM’

Family Life· Parenting

SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRITUALITY: 6 WAYS TO ESTABLISH A CONSISTENT BIBLE MESSAGE FOR YOUTH

January 24, 2020 2 Comments

How do we parent our teens for a life of faith? Establishing a consistent Bible message they can relate to is no easy task, and there are no guarantees, but here are some ideas to help.

I'm delighted to have none other than my own brother and sister-in-law on the blog for today's teen-themed post! Colin and Carol have two boys (aged 17 and nearly 16), and are my go-to for … [Read more...] about SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRITUALITY: 6 WAYS TO ESTABLISH A CONSISTENT BIBLE MESSAGE FOR YOUTH

Discipleship for kids· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

CHRISTIAN PUBERTY EDUCATION: TALKING TO OUR TEENAGERS ABOUT SEX, RELATIONSHIPS AND THE BIBLE

January 23, 2020 7 Comments

Christian puberty education. What does the Bible say about sex? And how do we talk to our teenagers about it?

This week, we're focusing on raising teenagers, with a new post each day. We've looked at communication, and what happens if our teens go off track, and today we're looking at - well, we couldn't really ignore it, could we? - Christian puberty education: how we teach our teens about sex, … [Read more...] about CHRISTIAN PUBERTY EDUCATION: TALKING TO OUR TEENAGERS ABOUT SEX, RELATIONSHIPS AND THE BIBLE

Discipleship for kids· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

WHEN FLEDGLINGS FLOP: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR TEENAGER IS OUT OF CONTROL

January 22, 2020 5 Comments

What to do when your teenager is out of control, off the rails, rebellious? Author Gail Gritts shares from experience.

Every day this week I'm focusing on raising teenagers, and today I'm delighted to have fellow author Gail Gritts join us. Gail is a mum of 5 - now all grown-up - and has a powerful testimony of how two of her children hit rock-bottom. Read on... When the mother bird pushes her fledglings out of the … [Read more...] about WHEN FLEDGLINGS FLOP: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR TEENAGER IS OUT OF CONTROL

Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Family Life· Parenting

HOW TO TALK TO TEENAGERS (AND HOW TO GET YOUR TEENAGER TO TALK TO YOU)

January 21, 2020 5 Comments

How to talk to teenagers (and how to get your teenager to talk to you) - advice from an experienced mom/mum of teens.

This week on the blog we're focusing on raising teenagers, so I'm thrilled that writer and editor Nicki Copeland has joined us today to talk about that biggie: communication. How do we talk to our teenagers effectively? And how can we get them to talk to us? Over to … [Read more...] about HOW TO TALK TO TEENAGERS (AND HOW TO GET YOUR TEENAGER TO TALK TO YOU)

Family Life· Parenting

PARENTING TEENAGERS: WHERE DO I START?

January 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

Are you dreading the teen years? Do you have a tween? Are you wondering what the next few years have in store for you, your child and your family? Here is an article to reassure you.

This week on the blog we're talking teens - how to communicate with them, how to discuss the tricky issues, how to nurture their faith, and what to do if they go completely off the rails. Today I'm delighted to welcome freelance writer Ruth Leigh to share with us some encouragement as we embark upon … [Read more...] about PARENTING TEENAGERS: WHERE DO I START?

Family Life· Parenting

WHEN NATURAL CONSEQUENCES DON’T WORK (THREE EXAMPLES)

January 13, 2020 2 Comments

Natural consequences are recommended for children, particularly those who have insecure attachment styles due to having been adopted or fostered. But are they always sensible or wise?

As an adoptive parent - and, you know, reasonably sensible, logical human being - I'm a big fan of natural consequences when it comes to behaviour management. This is simply allowing your child to reap the consequences of the action they've taken, with no/little additional input from you. You … [Read more...] about WHEN NATURAL CONSEQUENCES DON’T WORK (THREE EXAMPLES)

Adoption· Blended families· Family Life· Parenting· Parenting an Adopted Child

WHEN YOU CAN’T BE THE PARENT YOU DREAMT OF BEING: THERE IS HOPE

November 21, 2019 7 Comments

When your high hopes and expectations of parenthood are dashed, how can you find contentment? Where is the hope? Speaking from personal experience, author Liz Carter shares her wisdom with us.

From the emails I've received from lots of you - as well as my own parenting experience - I know that many of our parenting struggles have, at their core, a root problem: We haven't met our own sky-high expectations. We went into parenthood with images and ideas … [Read more...] about WHEN YOU CAN’T BE THE PARENT YOU DREAMT OF BEING: THERE IS HOPE

Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

A FAMILY ADVENT: TWO CHRISTIAN WRITERS SHARE THEIR FAMILY ADVENT TRADITIONS

November 6, 2019 5 Comments

Family Advent ideas and Advent activities from two Christian writer mamas. What can we do during Advent? What do others do in the lead up to Christmas? Lots of Advent activities for kids right here!

My friend Amy Scott Robinson is one of the deepest, most poetic Christian storytellers and writers that I know. She's the author of the marvellous Gladstone Tales, the first of which I reviewed right here. And guess what? She and I have both released Advent books this year! … [Read more...] about A FAMILY ADVENT: TWO CHRISTIAN WRITERS SHARE THEIR FAMILY ADVENT TRADITIONS

Christmas & Advent· Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

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