Book Giveaway: Calm, Cool, and Connected
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to Lisa L!*** When 6,000 kids were asked about their parents phone use, get ready for this… 54 percent of kids felt their parents checked this phones too often 36 percent said their parents’ worst habit was...
Podcast: Who Do You Say I Am with Becky Harling
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: The Christmas season can become a gift buying frenzy, a sweet treat avalanche, and party-packed calendar month. But isn’t it really about a baby in a manger and what His appearance means to...
Video: Can your high schooler survive without a phone?
Can a high schooler actually survive (not die) without a phone? Can yours? The main arguments go something like this: My child needs a phone to be safe. What if there is an emergency and he or she cannot reach me? My child needs a phone to be connected to his or her...
Video: Raising Givers, Not Takers
Does it ever feel like you are the one doing the giving, and everyone else in the family is doing the taking? Here are three tips from my book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom to teach your kids the joy of giving: (1) Teach them empathy for others (2) Participate in...
Video: 5 easy Thanksgiving projects
Here are 5 ideas to stoke gratitude in our families – both on Thanksgiving and all year long! 5 Easy Thanksgiving Projects to Stoke Gratitude Thanksgiving is coming…are your kids grateful people? Here are 5 ways you can help them practice gratitude, find...
Podcast: Christmas Makeover with Melissa Spoelstra
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: The holiday season is here! Some of you are cheering and others of you are cringing. You may be thinking of all you have to bake and buy and do. Sigh. Have no fear…my friend Melissa Spoelstra is here to help us...
Video: 3 Ways to Have Less Entitled Children
A child who doesn’t say “thank you” and who is demanding is not a pleasant child to be around. This does not have to be the case in your home. You can train your kids – whether they are toddlers or teens – to be less entitled and more...
Video: Going the Extra Mile at Home
How can you do just a little extra in your marriage and/or parenting to improve your home and make it a happier place? Here are some ideas just for you inspired by my Proverbs 31 devotion today about living an “and then some” life. Going the Extra Mile at...
Video: What can you do with all that Halloween candy?
Halloween is tomorrow. Are you ready for the influx of sugar rushing into your house? In this week’s FB live chat, I give a few ideas of what you can do with all that extra candy. Will your child eat all that (Halloween) candy??? What to do with the abundance of...
Book Giveaway: The Better Mom Devotional by Ruth Schwenk
***This giveaway is now closed. Congrats April W*** I am so happy to have my friend Ruth Schwenk guest posting today AND offering a giveaway of her new devotional, The Better Mom Devotional. Isn’t it beautiful? Let’s get some truth into our...
Podcast: Hannah Anderson on Teaching Kids Discernment
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Could you use a daily dose of discernment in your parenting? It can be hard to know when to say YES and when to say NO. When to hold the line, and when to give in. I’m so glad author Hannah Anderson is joining me...
Video: Is your child addicted to the internet?
Is your child constantly online? What is internet addiction and might your child have it? Addiction has a few definitions. Here is one: Addiction is a condition in which a person engages in use of a substance or in a behavior for which the rewarding effects provide...
Video: Modest is Marvelous
Modest is marvelous! Right? How can we promote girl style that’s good? Maybe you have struggled with what to say when your daughter is wearing short shorts…or a low-cut too…or tight pants, Ah…I have some encouragement and resources for you! I...
Turn Bothers into Blessings
Welcome friends from Proverbs 31! I wrote in my Proverbs 31 devotional today about how our words matter. Sometimes we can be nice to strangers but unkind to those closest to us. Why? I think it’s because we spend a lot of time together with our family and...
Video: How to Become More Courageous Parent
Snapchat, pornography, and video games, oh my! Bullying, depression, and dating, oh my! There are certainly many things that strike fear into the heart of a parent. How can we parent more courageously? In this week’s Facebook Live chat, I talk about how you can...
Podcast: Tricia Goyer on Calming Angry Kids
Tricia’s newest book, Calming Angry Kids: Help and Hope for Parents in the Whirlwind, is a terrific resource
Dealing with Loss and Failure with Your Kids
This week on FB Live, we’re talking about dealing with loss and failure with our kids.
New Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life
Today I’m honored to be a guest on Jeff Brown’s excellent Read to Lead Podcast.
7 Foods to Boost Your Mood
As we enter the October/November/December months, it’s the perfect time to think about our health and make some eating decisions before the onslaught of tasty treats comes our way! You know what I mean, right? October brings Halloween candy into my home. ...
Wearing Earbuds – Sorry I Don’t Want to Talk
Do your kids wear earbuds sometimes? Wearing earbuds can be a physical symbol that communicates, “I’m busy. Please don’t talk to me.” Yes, there are good uses for earbuds, but wearing them can become a bad habit for kids (and adults!). Instead...
Kids addicted to Fortnite?
Has your child played hours and hours of Fortnite this summer? If so, he or she isn’t alone. More than 125 million people are playing. How can you tell if your child is addicted? Find out in today’s Facebook Live chat. Each week, I’ll be doing a...
Podcast: Dr. Tim Johanson on the Black Hole of Technology
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: It’s my honor to have Dr. Tim Johanson on the podcast this month. This is one interview I need to memorize as much as possible because Dr. Johanson compelling medical reasons why technology should be a huge concern...
Arlene airing on Focus on the Family today
Could you use some practical parenting advice? Whether your child is currently thriving or struggling, you will find encouragement in today’s episode of Focus on the Family. I am beyond honored to be a broadcast guest today. Talking with Jim Daly and John...Now Available
