Video Tip: Do this Free Summer Activity
One of our favorite free activities in the summer is going to the library! Your kids can stock up on books and DVDs to watch together as a family. You can also look for my books at the library. The titles that my local library stocks are Growing Up Social and 31...
Celebrate Your Hubby on Father’s Day
This Sunday marks America’s 108th Father’s Day – one of my hubby’s favorite holidays! It began as the idea of a church going woman in Spokane Washington. She heard a Mother’s Day sermon and decided fathers should have their day too. ...
Parents Rising Video Series is Here!
I have often wanted to create video messages to accompany my books. I’m happy to present my first set of complete video sessions for my newest book Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What’s Right. ...
What Memorial Day Means to My Son
My son Ethan wrote this essay and I thought it would be neat to share something from the eyes of a middle schooler. What our young men learn about the values and history of our country will have a tremendous impact on the future of America. What Memorial Day Means...
Video: What Lens Would Improve Your Parenting or Marriage?
Do you need a little tweak in the way you see your marriage or kids? Whether you are overwhelmed by the things to do, or underwhelmed by the appreciation you feel…you have incredible power to change your perspective and improve your life. My glasses have...
The Mom’s Powerful Prayer
A special welcome to my friends from Proverbs 31! Good news: we are not left alone to parent our children. God has gifted us with prayer – a way to communicate directly to the Most High God! I hope you’ll be encouraged by the mom’s powerful prayer...
Why You Love Being a Mom
Why do you love being a mom? Many times, we talk about the hard parts of being a mom. The endless diapers and wipes, sleepless nights, sibling rivalry, piles of laundry, sassy teens, and goodness, what in the world am I serving for dinner tonight? Sometimes we need a...
Raising World Changers by Kristen Welch
I want my kids to grow up to be world changers. That’s why I am so happy to bring you this guest post by my friend, Kristen Welch from We are That Family. She has a new book that launches today, Raising World Changers In A Changing World… Our world...
Video: 4 quick tips to help your kids obey
Would you like to go to the grocery store without a meltdown? Would it be refreshing to have kids who obey what you say? Here are 4 quick tips to help your kids obey. These ideas and more can be found in come Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God,...
What’s Your Top Parenting Problem?
What’s your top parenting problem? Parenting can seem like an uphill lonely battle some days, but your struggle is not unique. I know in the moment, you may feel like your child is the only one to ________ (fill in the blank). But you probably only have to...
News Clip: Take a spring break from technology
This week, I was interviewed by CBS News in San Diego. Here’s my segment with Heather Myers of News 8 Morning Extra about my new book Parents Rising and taking a break from technology. CBS News 8 – San Diego, CA News Station – KFMB Channel 8 And if...
Parents Rising Book Launch and Manifesto
Today is launch day for my new book, Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What’s Right. Wahoo!! I invite you to order a copy today! Buy on Amazon Buy on Barnes & Noble Buy on ChristianBook.com Buy on...
Parenting is Not a Democracy
Parenting is not a democracy. My husband James has joked it’s more like a benevolent dictatorship! I’m not saying you shouldn’t consider your children’s opinions and preferences. I’m not saying the family meeting doesn’t have a...
Why Did I Write Parents Rising?
I was sitting upstairs when my kitchen timer downstairs started beeping. At first I ignored it. I figured it would eventually stop beeping. But after my concentration had been hijacked for too long, I ran downstairs to turn it off. That’s a word picture of why...
Join the Launch Team for Parents Rising
You’re invited to join the launch team for my newest book: Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What’s Right. When parents move from bending over backwards in order to please, to standing up...
We Must Connect and Disconnect
The Connect Movie produced by Kirk Cameron comes out today. I will be in the theater tonight watching and praying that millions of parents will eventually see this important film about the dangerous effects of technology and particularly social media on our kids....
Podcast: Old School Parenting That Works with Kendra Smiley
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: I would venture to guess many of the daily challenges you face with your kids were unheard of in your grandmother’s generation. We live in a culture that...
That’s One Cute Baby
“Mom, he is so cute!” Noelle declared with great enthusiasm. Yes, that’s one cute baby! I lit up when I showed my 6th grade daughter Noelle the photo of Lucas Warren, the one-year-old baby who is taking on the world with smiles. He won the 2018...
Christmas Family Traditions
Believe it or not, I am still struggling with my voice. I think “Silent Night” will be this year’s Christmas family tradition for me! I remember last year, someone at church asked my cherubs, “What are some of your family traditions? To my...
From Darkness to Light – Remembering Miscarriage
Arlene’s testimony about miscarriage on Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah A special welcome to my friends at Proverbs 31 Ministries. Perhaps you read my devotion today and you came to hear my testimony about my miscarriage. This originally aired on Turning...
Christmas Gift Giving Book List
Curling up with a good book is a simple pleasure in life. A good book makes holiday travel less stressful. It’s always nice to have something you are looking forward to reading. Books make great gifts! Of course, I am honored whenever you choose to purchase...
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Have a Thankful Heart
Happy Thanksgiving friends! Some of you read my devotional on Proverbs 31 today. Gratitude is something we want to cultivate and encourage in the heart of our kids (and ourselves!). Gratitude doesn’t always occur naturally…and may need some prodding. My...
Technology and Your College Student
I love talking with parents of young kids because if you set healthy boundaries early on with technology, you can get some pretty amazing results. But what if your child is already a college student? There’s not much chance you’ll be collecting his or her...Sign Up!
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