by Arlene | Sep 18, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
Phones are buzzing in classrooms…who’s calling most of the time? A recent Wall Street Journal article says that schools are instituting phone bans to cut down on classroom distractions. Students say, “My mother texts me all the time.” Buzz buzz...
by Arlene | Sep 17, 2019 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Smartphones and technology are the #1 stress, crisis, and questions from parents and leaders. Often, we don’t know what to do with all of Gen Z’s technology much less figure out how to use it to protect them. That’s one reason why I wanted to be a...
by Arlene | Sep 16, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Kids have a way of saying things adults would never say, revealing profound and sometimes even Biblical truths in their funny commentary on the world. My Happy Home podcast guest, Jon Gauger is here to remind us to pay...
by Arlene | Sep 10, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
When you want to learn how to do something, you can join a group. There’s so much to learn about parenting…today I share the one group that has made the biggest difference in my life as a parent. The best group I ever joined as a parent…...
by Arlene | Sep 3, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
As school begins for many kids, it can be overwhelming to think of everything your child needs. Lunch. Clean clothes. Permission slips signed. Rides coordinated. Video games monitored. Love tank filled. Phew…it can seem like a lot. Today’s talk boils it...
by Arlene | Aug 27, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ...
I love buying and receiving journals. When I was in high school, I filled journal after journal with my questions about life, my meanderings about what kind of job I should get, and of course, about all the boys I had crushes on. Decades later, I don’t journal...
by Arlene | Aug 26, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ...
A special welcome to my friends from Proverbs 31 who read my devotion. So glad you stopped by! The concept of writing a thank you letter is familiar to you. But what about writing a thank you letter to God? Have you ever written one? Well, if you write a thank you...
by Arlene | Aug 22, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: You’ve probably had your kids say something like “But it was my brother’s fault!” or “I didn’t know about that!” to escape blame. But you knew the truth! My guest author Marty...
by Arlene | Aug 20, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
Time to take out your calendar… Do you have date night scheduled with your spouse? Do you have an overnight trip scheduled with your spouse? Getting away a few times a year is a great way to put your marriage in the front seat, instead of stuffing it in the...
by Arlene | Aug 14, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: The Bible tells us to rejoice with those rejoice, and to weep with those who weep. We live in an imperfect world where abuse does happen. How can a home recover when it has been harmed by sexual abuse? Can that home...
by Arlene | Aug 13, 2019 | Parenting, Videos
Since my kids attend year-round school, we’ve are in our 4th week of school already if you can believe that! There are a few simple principles that make the school year go much smoother. I share them here in this week’s Facebook live chat: Back to school...
by Arlene | Aug 7, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ..., Videos
What does success look like for your child? Maybe it looks like becoming an overnight YouTube sensation or professional gamer. Success however doesn’t happen overnight, and it actually doesn’t primarily have anything to do with talent. Here’s two...
by Arlene | Aug 2, 2019 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
Mentors are role models your kids can talk to. Does your son or daughter have people like this in their lives? Finding mentors for your kids isn’t as complicated as you may think…but it is something you do on purpose. My son Ethan has been in Royal...
by Arlene | Jul 19, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Do you ever feel bad about being tired or failing yet another time as a mom? Help is on the way with my friend Cheri Gregory and her new book, Exhale: Lose Who You’re Not, Love Who You Are, Live Your One Life Well...
by Arlene | Jul 10, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
My 14-year-old flew across the country alone for the first time this week. With a connection in Chicago. Without a phone. Oh yeah baby, he did just great. Here are some tips about sending your kids off to fly solo – both literally and figuratively. It’s...
by Arlene | Jul 8, 2019 | The Latest ...
NEW!!! Parent Rising Video Series just released If you are like me, you may need a mid-summer parenting pep talk about now! When I go to the grocery store, I overhear parents (with many children in tow) saying things like, “Yep, I’m ready for school to...
by Arlene | Jun 28, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: The pursuit of beauty leads us down make up aisles, clothing stores, and the hair salon. And although there’s nothing wrong with any of those things, we know true beauty is about something more on the inside of us...
by Arlene | Jun 18, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
How Not to Eat Junk Food All Summer Long Is summer a steady stream of cotton candy, chips, hot dogs, and soda? Stop the madness with these easy tips and tricks to help get better food served on the table. Posted by Arlene Pellicane, Speaker & Author on Tuesday,...
by Arlene | Jun 17, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Do you ever feel hopeless as a parent? When you look around at the world our kids are growing up in, it can be easy to become discouraged. But when we fix our eyes on Jesus, everything can change! Today’s podcast...
by Arlene | Jun 10, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
How can you distinguish between good and bad screen time? Here are some ways you can evalaute screen time. Use the ABCs found in Growing Up Social. How is the Attitude, Behavior, Character of your child after the screen time? Are you kids learning or loafing? Creating...
by Arlene | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ..., Videos
Game plan for the summer screen time in your home! Here are some ideas to choose from to make your summer more sane with on-purpose screen time instead of screen time that takes over your entire summer. Create your own family media plan here on the AAP (American...
by Arlene | May 29, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Are you stuck fighting the same battles with your kids over and over? Do your kids seem utterly unmotivated to do things like homework and chores? Join the club and let Dr. Kathy Koch give you a good pep talk to get...
by Arlene | May 28, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ..., Videos
Here’s this week’s Facebook live chat: Marriage Quiz: Ask these 3 questions today Ask these 3 questions today for a quick marriage checkup: 1. Are we laughing and having fun everyday? 2. Are we making love regularly? 3. Do I usually have an attitude of...
by Arlene | May 21, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
You hear about stranger danger…but is there an upside to meeting strangers? You bet! Now…don’t get me wrong. You children need to know that you DON’T get into a car with a stranger and that you DON’T text or go in a chatroom with a...
