You pour everything you’ve got—your time, emotions, energy—into raising your kids, but you aren’t seeing any return on your investment. As your kids move into the teen years, you may even begin to see a “dip” in your parenting portfolio. But don’t lose heart. Remember that parenting is a long-term investment. So don’t look at the day to day returns which will fluctuate, but take a long term approach. You may not...
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Do you remember leaving the hospital with your first child? You may have thought, “what do I do now?” As you’ve continued your parenting journey you may have also thought, “Am I even doing this right?” Well, there is no instruction manual that comes with our kids. There’s no scientific check-up to determine if you’re being a good parent. But there are some things to consider. First, check where you’re spending...
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Our culture has a lot to say about what it means to be a man. It tells us a man has to be strong and handsome, win every fight, and of course, get the girl. But is that really what it takes to be a man? I’d like to paint a different picture of what a true man looks like. So here are several things to teach your son about manhood. First, being a gentleman is still worth the effort. Opening the car door and...
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Recently, my wife Susan, shared with me that, at a basic level, you’re a good mom if your child knows you love them. Simple gestures from your kids reveal whether they know you love them. So here are some actions to look for in your children that will help you know you are being a good mom. First, you know you’re being a good mom when your child shares their fears and dreams with you. Second, when your older...
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As bedtime approaches, your kids obediently put on their pajamas, they only ask for one sip of water, and then they quietly listen to you read the perfect bedtime story. Right? Wrong! Putting the kids to bed may be more like a wrestling match —wrestling with a child who always needs to get up to go to the bathroom just one more time. With all the frustrations that come with bedtime, how can parents keep their...
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As parents we must understand why our teen is rebelling if we want to figure out what to do in response. Here are 5 reasons why your teen is rebelling and 5 solutions for you. First, your teenager may be rebelling because they’re struggling for identity. They’re trying to answer the question “Who am I?” As a parent, you must communicate to your teen that their identity is found in who they are, not in what they...
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During busy times does your job or family become the main focus? University of Georgia head football coach Mark Richt said that no matter what, he drove his kids to school, even during football season. Spending that time with them was a top priority. So what can you do to make sure you’re spending enough time with your kids during a busy season? Start by setting appointments on your calendar to spend one-on-one...
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