by Arlene | Jan 28, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
Might you or your child need a “phoney pack”? I read a Wall Street Journal article about a teacher in Indianapolis who kept her student’s phone in a clear plastic pouch, so the student could SEE the phone still but not use it. Can your child survive...
by Arlene | Jan 27, 2020 | Parenting, Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Do you ever wonder if your child is addicted to video games or will be in the future? Video gaming is so common for kids (especially boys) that we can miss the warning signs. If we are not careful, kids can miss...
by Arlene | Jan 21, 2020 | Marriage, Videos
Who is more of a health nut in your family – you or your husband? Neither or both? We all have our ideas about fitness. Our church is going through the Daniel Plan by Rick Warren which is jump-starting some good conversations (and even workouts). Here are 2...
by Arlene | Jan 15, 2020 | Marriage, The Latest ..., Videos
James and I celebrated our 21st anniversary this month. There is always more to learn! In this week’s FB live chat, I’ll let you know the AHA experience I had with James about the five love languages. Think of the love languages as money (currency) that...
by Arlene | Jan 12, 2020 | Parenting, Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: It’s a new year…a new decade! The perfect time for new beginnings as a parent… Maybe video games have been a big part of your child’s life and you’re wondering how you’re going to get...
by Arlene | Dec 18, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Are you waiting on God? Maybe you are waiting for God to answer your prayers about your children, or to help your troubled marriage. Speaker and author Barb Roose is here to help us with insights from her Bible study,...
by Arlene | Dec 9, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ...
Are you looking for creative gift ideas for your spouse? Neckties and flannels have their place, but maybe you’re looking for something different for your spouse this year. What can you give your husband or wife that will communicate your love without breaking the...
by Arlene | Dec 6, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Boys are learning about sex but they are probably not learning what you wish they were learning. Advice and comments from friends, and pornography can be misleading and destructive. Teaching your son about sex can be...
by Arlene | Nov 20, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Can you imagine embarking on a yearlong quest to eliminate grumbling at home? That’s exactly what my friend, bestselling author Tricia Goyer did with her family of…eleven! If she and her family decided to...
by Arlene | Nov 19, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
With Thanksgiving coming next week, this is a great time to prime the pump of gratitude at home. Here are a few ways you can stoke gratitude and thanksgiving in your own life and in your children. Getting Your Kids in a Grateful Mood Posted by Arlene...
by Arlene | Nov 8, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: As adults, it’s hard to figure out how to live as Christians in an increasingly hostile and ungodly world. So how can we teach the next generation to flourish in faith in this environment? Pastor and author Champ...
by Arlene | Nov 5, 2019 | Marriage, The Latest ..., Videos
Even during the parenting years, you can build a DREAM marriage! What would a dream marriage look like for your husband? I chat very honestly about my own marriage – and I think it will make you laugh… Keep DREAMING as a couple The story of 4...
by Arlene | Oct 25, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Do you sometimes wonder if you’re doing life right? Maybe you long for a guide who is a few steps ahead of you. Author and mentor Susie Davis understands the importance of having a mentor. You’ll be...
by Arlene | Oct 21, 2019 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
Is your daughter obsessed with a phone, iPad, YouTube or social media? Or maybe she’s doing fine now, but you are concerned about her future…on screens! That’s why we have to keep talking about healthy tech use. In this news segment on CBS San Diego...
by Arlene | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ...
What is your biggest fear as a parent? I had to laugh as I read this blog post entry from about 12 years ago: My biggest fear was realized 10,000 feet in the air. No, I’m not afraid of heights. I’m afraid of screaming babies on airplanes. Every year, we head from...
by Arlene | Oct 13, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: So many of us overwhelmed with long to-do lists. Our phones are constantly buzzing, pinging, and notifying. We feel busy but not productive. Help is on the way! Productivity expert Tonya Dalton helps us to strategize and...
by Arlene | Oct 8, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ..., Videos
Let’s take a moment to consider…what are selfies doing to our kids (and particularly our girls)? We used to take photos of other people, so we would remember that girl we met at summer camp. Or we’d take photos of the places we visit like...
by Arlene | Oct 7, 2019 | Blog, Marriage, The Latest ...
How would you like to be happier as a wife? Let’s begin by going down memory lane. Do you remember how happy you were when your husband proposed? Here’s a photo of James and me the morning he proposed. The year was 1998…and I was the happiest girl...
by Arlene | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ..., Videos
When our kids are sick… When we need advice… When we are wondering where to go on date night… We usually GOOGLE the answer. And although using Google can be extremely helpful, it can also slowly become extremely dangerous, especially for kids. Why? ...
by Arlene | Sep 30, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: What separates happy marriages from miserable ones? I was surprised to learn it wasn’t solid communication, great sex, or amazing conflict resolution skills. It’s about JOY! In this book co-authored with Rev....
by Arlene | Sep 29, 2019 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
More about this at the bottom, but I have a new video course – absolutely free – about technology and girls. It’s one way I can serve you! Today I wrote about serving others on my Proverbs 31 devotional. Becoming a leader in your home is about...
by Arlene | Sep 23, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
Tap, swipe, scroll, tap, swipe, scroll… There’s got to be more to childhood than this! If you have a daughter, granddaughter, girl you mentor, or niece, you’ve probably been concerned about the growing influence of screens on her life. Is she getting...
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...
