by Arlene | Apr 10, 2019 | The Latest ...
My conscientious daughter Lucy had a rough morning today. She could not find her student council t-shirt which she was supposed to wear. She remembers it being in her drawer…and after looking and looking and looking for it, neither she or I could find it. It...
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 | 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 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 | 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 23, 2019 | Parenting, Videos
Do you find yourself wasting time online? In this video, you’ll learn the 4th habit in our study from Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life. The I in HABIT stands for: I will go online with purpose. Before you grab your phone or...
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 1, 2019 | Videos
It’s time for less phone and more life! This January, I’ll be providing a weekly video book study from “Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life.” We’ll get started with the first habit, the H in HABIT: Hold...
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! https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/videos/2136519283277271/
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....
by Arlene | Oct 16, 2018 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
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...
by Arlene | Oct 2, 2018 | Parenting, Videos
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...
by Arlene | Jun 20, 2018 | Parenting, The Latest ...
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...
by Arlene | May 21, 2018 | Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
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...
by Arlene | Apr 26, 2018 | Parenting, The Latest ...
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,...
by Arlene | Jan 18, 2018 | Blog, The Latest ...
A welcome to my friends from Proverbs 31! No matter what is going on in your life, there is always reason to rejoice in God our Savior. Here’s a message I gave at my home church, Bonita Valley Community Church, about “The Happy Habit.” I trust it...
by Arlene | Jan 1, 2018 | Blog, The Latest ...
Happy New Year friends! Here’s a 1-minute video with a few of our family highlights of 2017. I hope it makes you smile. Thank you for being a part of my life! One of my mom’s friends sent me this verse today and I share it gladly with you: How abundant...
by Arlene | May 16, 2016 | Parenting, The Latest ...
It’s been a little over a week since you were honored for Mother’s Day. If you need a little pick me up, you can watch this message I shared on Mother’s Day at my home church, Bonita Valley Community Church in Bonita, CA. It’s titled The...
by Arlene | Jul 22, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Sibling rivalry. Mealtime battles. Meltdowns. 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom will help you not only cope with these things, but win! Watch the video to learn more about the book. And if you pre-order today through August 10, you’ll receive these three...
