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 | 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 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 | 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. ...
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 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 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.”...
by Arlene | Sep 10, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
When you want to learn how to do something, you can join a group. There’s so much to learn about parenting…today I share the one group that has made the biggest difference in my life as a parent. ...
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 | Aug 2, 2019 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
Mentors are role models your kids can talk to. Does your son or daughter have people like this in their lives? Finding mentors for your kids isn’t as complicated as you may think…but it is something you do on purpose. My son Ethan has been in Royal...
by Arlene | Jun 18, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/videos/2361322240857951/ I’m the first one to say, “It’s summer! Let’s try that new dessert place!” Summer can become a steady stream of junk food, cotton candy, chips, hot dogs, and soda....
by Arlene | Jun 10, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/videos/2365850110317969/ It’s very likely that your child will spend a good amount of time with screens this summer. How can you tell whether this screen time is constructive or destructive? In this week’s...
by Arlene | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ..., Videos
https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/videos/1323290161158356/ What images come to mind when you hear the word “summer”? Pool parties…barbecues…family vacations…screen time. Screen time??? For many kids, many summer hours...
by Arlene | May 28, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ..., Videos
Here’s this week’s Facebook live chat: https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/videos/449280262498660/ In my book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife, I write about the importance of being purposeful in your marriage. Marriages usually die from...
by Arlene | May 21, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
You hear about stranger danger…but is there an upside to meeting strangers? You bet! Now…don’t get me wrong. You children need to know that you DON’T get into a car with a stranger and that you DON’T text or go in a chatroom with a...
by Arlene | May 16, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
It’s easy to feel discouraged as a mom. Ironically, I have been trying to complete this post for the past 30 minutes and have experienced all sorts of problems embedding this video! Yes, our tasks can be discouraging! We might feel… Overwhelmed by our...
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 | Apr 23, 2019 | Videos
You and your spouse are different and sometimes that can cause some parenting problems! How do you respond when your husband responds in a way you wouldn’t? When he pushes your parenting buttons? In today’s video, we’ll talk about elevating your...
by Arlene | Apr 16, 2019 | Videos
Are you just as tired on Monday morning as you were on Friday afternoon? The weekend is supposed to be rejuvenating and relaxing, but sometimes, it can be either too jam packed with activities or too mind numbing consuming TV, social media, and video games. In this...
