by Arlene | May 16, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
It’s easy to feel discouraged as a mom. Ironically, I have been trying to complete this post for the past 30 minutes and have experienced all sorts of problems embedding this video! Yes, our tasks can be discouraging! We might feel… Overwhelmed by our...
by Arlene | May 7, 2019 | Videos
I attended the excellent Learning and the Brain conference in NYC last weekend, and wanted to share something I learned. Many of our kids are anxious, depressed or struggling in social situations. How can we help them? In one word…FRIENDSHIP! For many kids,...
by Arlene | May 1, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Too many boys are growing up without purpose. They’re unmotivated except when it comes to video games. Will they be ready for work after college? How will they fare as husbands and fathers? We all want greatness...
by Arlene | Apr 30, 2019 | Videos
Do you every have screen time battles, not with your kids, but with your parents? Maybe you’re not happy that your mom has just bought your child a new iPad. Maybe you’re concerned about the amount of TV your child watches at grandma and grandpa’s....
by Arlene | Apr 23, 2019 | Videos
You and your spouse are different and sometimes that can cause some parenting problems! How do you respond when your husband responds in a way you wouldn’t? When he pushes your parenting buttons? In today’s video, we’ll talk about elevating your...
by Arlene | Apr 16, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Do you wake up like Mary Poppins but turn into Cruella De Vil as the day wears on? That can certainly happen to me too! Valerie Woerner, author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday is here to help! In this podcast, you will...
by Arlene | Apr 16, 2019 | Videos
Are you just as tired on Monday morning as you were on Friday afternoon? The weekend is supposed to be rejuvenating and relaxing, but sometimes, it can be either too jam packed with activities or too mind numbing consuming TV, social media, and video games. In this...
by Arlene | Apr 10, 2019 | The Latest ...
My conscientious daughter Lucy had a rough morning today. She could not find her student council t-shirt which she was supposed to wear. She remembers it being in her drawer…and after looking and looking and looking for it, neither she or I could find it. It...
by Arlene | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ...
I have a pretty good track record with remembering to pick up my kids from school, but this semester, I broke my “perfect pick up” streak. I thought my daughter had biked in to school, but we went with the car. (Duh! I dropped her off at school...
by Arlene | Mar 28, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ...
Yes, my friend, you read that right. We can learn how to negotiate with our toddler, child, or teen from a former FBI hostage negotiator! Our kids can hold us hostage in our own homes with their angry rants and tantrums. They can make their demands and get exactly...
by Arlene | Mar 18, 2019 | The Latest ...
Are chores part of the daily routine for your kids? Sometimes we moms can become more like maids and our children like houseguests! It does not, nor should not, be that way! We are a team as a family, taking care of our home together because the tasks are much easier...
by Arlene | Mar 14, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Is there a relationship you’re often disappointed by? Maybe you are arguing more often with your spouse, yelling at your kids, or having frequent misunderstandings with a friend. This week’s podcast...
by Arlene | Mar 12, 2019 | The Latest ...
What happens when you tell your child to turn off the TV for dinnertime? That it’s time for chores? That you won’t buy that candy bar she’s begging you for? Angry outbursts are pretty common in everyday life – whether the venom is directed at...
by Arlene | Mar 5, 2019 | The Latest ...
A few weeks ago, Lucy fractured her ankle. I worry she might trip again. I worried because she couldn’t participate in this weekend’s family ski getaway (I happily stayed with her, off the mountain). While Lucy hobbled around in her boot, her sister...
by Arlene | Feb 26, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
Do you and your spouse argue about money? Maybe one of you goes to Starbucks too often, or the other wants to spend more money on electronics or eating out. I interviewed Scott and Bethany Palmer, the Money Couple about the money personalities in my book 31 Days to a...
by Arlene | Feb 20, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: More than ever, our girls need to hear the truth about who they are and what makes them beautiful and important. I’m so glad my friend Dannah Gresh was able to join me to talk about her new book for tweens, Lies...
by Arlene | Feb 19, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
Welcome to this week’s Facebook Live chat! Doing things together is so important as a married couple and as a family. And it doesn’t count to be in the same room while one person is on the phone and the other is playing video games. Those aren’t...
by Arlene | Feb 18, 2019 | Blog, Marriage, The Latest ...
A special welcome to my Proverbs 31 friends! How can we keep romance alive and well in our marriages? My husband James and I tied the knot over 20 years ago. It was supposed to rain on my wedding day, but thankfully it didn’t on that January day in Virginia....
by Arlene | Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Date night isn’t just for Valentine’s Day. It’s for any day! The main thing is making the date fun and romantic. Kiss and hold hands like you did when you were dating. Even if you don’t feel like it…do affectionate things and affection...
by Arlene | Feb 5, 2019 | The Latest ...
Welcome to February…the month of Valentines and romance! In this weekly FB live video, I share one way James and I are cranking up the romance factor in the marriage. It was his idea…a kissing chart! One passionate daily kiss can do wonders to glue two...
by Arlene | Jan 30, 2019 | The Latest ...
There’s a quick, free way to rejuvenate yourself and unwind after too much time staring at a screen…take a hike! That’s our last HABIT from our book study from Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life. Getting outside,...
by Arlene | Jan 25, 2019 | Parenting, Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Did you know there is fake parenting news? John Rosemond parenting coach Wendy Faucett identifies the fake news you might be believing as a parent and what to do about it. On this month’s Happy Home podcast...
by Arlene | Jan 23, 2019 | Parenting, Videos
Do you find yourself wasting time online? In this video, you’ll learn the 4th habit in our study from Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life. The I in HABIT stands for: I will go online with purpose. Before you grab your phone or...
by Arlene | Jan 17, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
It is so easy to waste time online. It’s also easy to sin and make bad moral choices…from viewing pornography, posting something mean, or obsessively comparing ourselves to others or complaining about our boring lives. These challenges are real for us, and...
