A recent Wall Street Journal article entitled “The Problem for Sports Parents” highlighted an aspect of the relationship between kids & sports & parents that might be an eye-opener for some. 1. Researchers have discovered a negative correlation between the amount of money parents spend on their child’s involvement…
John & Kendra Smiley discuss what parents should share and what they should keep in confidence.
Heidi reflects on the lessons her parents her about how God loves us.
When does adulthood begin? The answer to that question has changed radically in the last 15 years. It would seem the 20-somethings of today do not see themselves as adults.
We haven’t suggested there was any lack of love between this parent and her child. So why does Mom feel it’s necessary to interject this disclaimer?
When you child says, "He made me do it!" do you struggle for a response? Here are 4 truths to shed light onto and overcome, the blame game. Don't lose hope!
No, your children are not going to suffer from lifelong feelings of neglect, which will prevent them from becoming the next President or brain surgeon or great NFL quarterback, simply because you had a day where you were just too exhausted and you let them watch Sponge Bob all afternoon. Hyperbole is maybe the biggest battle we face…
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This year the kids and I have been starting each morning with devotions. First, we read the day’s devotional from Jesus Calling for Kids. We are really enjoying those and talking about the challenges the author gives in how to live a life that lives with an ear attuned to Christ. Then we turn to the Bible. Last week we finished…
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Over the river and through the woods to grandma's house we go! But piling the kids in the car for the trip doesn’t have to be a 2-aspirin adventure.
Choosing to allow failure is as simple as choosing not to be a helicopter parent.
With faith, hope and clarity, Bill Arnold welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian leaders to help us grow deeper in our faith. Bill Arnold brings hope and humor to conversations about current events, big ideas, and God’s work and redemption. Each weekday afternoon, Bill welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian…
With faith, hope and clarity, Bill Arnold welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian leaders to help us grow deeper in our faith. Bill Arnold brings hope and humor to conversations about current events, big ideas, and God’s work and redemption. Each weekday afternoon, Bill welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian…
With faith, hope and clarity, Bill Arnold welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian leaders to help us grow deeper in our faith. Bill Arnold brings hope and humor to conversations about current events, big ideas, and God’s work and redemption. Each weekday afternoon, Bill welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian…
