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 | 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 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 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...
by Arlene | Jan 9, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
Have you felt unimportant compared to someone else’s phone lately? It’s easy to give our undivided attention to our phones, iPads, TVs and tablets, while the people in our lives numbly watch. In this video, week 2 of my book study, you’ll learn about...
by Arlene | Jan 7, 2019 | Parenting, The Latest ...
What a joy today to be featured on one of my favorite radio programs Focus on the Family! Hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller do a stellar job making guests feel at home and bringing helpful information to families every day. We are talking about the ideas in my book...
by Arlene | Dec 27, 2018 | Parenting, The Latest ...
This holiday season, many parents lament… How can I get my children to stop playing video games all day long? Here are 7 non-video game activities to do with your family. They are things we have done and tested! Spending extra time together over the holiday...
by Arlene | Dec 18, 2018 | Giveaways, Parenting, The Latest ...
***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...
by Arlene | Dec 12, 2018 | Parenting, Podcast, The Latest ...
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...
by Arlene | Dec 4, 2018 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
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...
by Arlene | Nov 27, 2018 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
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...
by Arlene | Nov 22, 2018 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
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...
by Arlene | Nov 17, 2018 | Parenting, Podcast, The Latest ...
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...
by Arlene | Nov 14, 2018 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
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...
by Arlene | Nov 9, 2018 | Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
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...
by Arlene | Oct 30, 2018 | The Latest ..., Videos
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...
