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...
God is Smarter and Stronger
I saw a t-shirt the other day that read, “My Coffee Needs Coffee.” If we’re counting on coffee or personal confidence to get us through the day, we won’t get too far for too long. Instead we must count on the God of Israel who never sleeps!...
Arlene on Focus on the Family August 13
Years ago, before my first book was every published, I told a dear friend my dream: Someday, I would like to be on Focus on the Family. It seemed like a very far fetched, crazy, pie-in-the-sky dream for sure. How amazing that God has brought this dream to pass and...
When Isolation is Actually Good
I’ve been going to a neighborhood spin class for more than 13 years now. In class today, my instructor yelled, “ISOLATE!” What did she mean by that? Did she want me to go back home and sit alone in my room? No, of course not (although that would have been nice!)....
Back to School
This morning, the breakfast table was strangely quiet. Just three years ago, my three kids sat around the breakfast table in a beehive of activity and chatter. Then when my oldest went to middle school (which started one hour before elementary school), that left my...
Dealing with Your Imperfections
I’m pleased to offer you this guest post from my friend, author Kelly Balarie. She has a new book out, Battle Ready: Train Your Mind to Conquer Challenges, Defeat Doubt, and Live Victoriously. Here’s Kelly in her own words (I think you’ll be able...
Teaching Your Kids About Christ’s Coming
A special shout out to my friends from Proverbs 31 Ministries! Thanks for stopping by. We know how to talk about Christmas with our kids, but maybe it’s harder to explain the coming of Christ again! Yet the Bible has much to say about the return of Christ and...
Podcast: Dr. Kathy Koch Part 2 on Screens, Kids and Teens
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Most of us don’t think, “I feel so close to my children now that they have phones or their own iPads.” The ever presence of screens has eroded...Now Available
