by Arlene | Feb 18, 2020 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
I’ve been reading the book Retire Inspired by Chris Hogan. It’s helped me to realize three mistakes many parents (including me) can make. In the moment with kids, we can pull out the credit card to furnish a room, take that dream Disney vacation, or fund...
by Arlene | Feb 5, 2020 | Marriage, The Latest ..., Videos
Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Time for romance… Are you getting ready??? Of course it would be nice to receive flowers and chocolates and cards. But let’s think a moment about what we can give. If you’re a mom, Valentine’s Day...
by Arlene | Sep 3, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
As school begins for many kids, it can be overwhelming to think of everything your child needs. Lunch. Clean clothes. Permission slips signed. Rides coordinated. Video games monitored. Love tank filled. Phew…it can seem like a lot. Today’s talk boils it...
by Arlene | Aug 20, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
Time to take out your calendar… Do you have date night scheduled with your spouse? Do you have an overnight trip scheduled with your spouse? Getting away a few times a year is a great way to put your marriage in the front seat, instead of stuffing it in the...
by Arlene | Aug 13, 2019 | Parenting, Videos
Since my kids attend year-round school, we’ve are in our 4th week of school already if you can believe that! There are a few simple principles that make the school year go much smoother. I share them here in this week’s Facebook live chat:...
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 | 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 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 | 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 | Sep 4, 2018 | Blog, The Latest ..., Videos
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...
by Arlene | Dec 31, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
When my husband James was a high schooler in the 80s, he was known to bring the “Word of the Day.” As a passionate Christian, he wanted to share Bible verses with his classmates. He would share the “Word of the Day” from the Bible verbally or...
