by Arlene | Aug 27, 2021 | The Latest ..., Videos
Here’s a devotional as we wrap up summer, made with my friends at Faith Radio.
by Arlene | Dec 8, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
The Christmas holiday may not be shaping up as you wanted. You’ve been home for months…and with COVID rising…you’re thinking…we’re going to be home STILL??? “Home Alone” is taking on a whole new meaning this year! But...
by Arlene | Nov 17, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
How can you pass faith to your kids in this crazy digital environment? TikTok and Snap aren’t exactly helping you raise godly kids! This Happy Home chat is based on this week’s Happy Home podcast interview with Mark Matlock. You’ll learn one simple...
by Arlene | Nov 10, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
Here’s my true confession about my beloved bag of M&Ms and how I constantly am (secretly) visiting them in my kitchen. I think about them, find them, eat them…even though I know they are not healthy for me…I do not care! It’s like...
by Arlene | Oct 27, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
Are you feeling refreshed? You’re probably not recharging by staring at screens, attending virtual meetings, and scrolling through social. Sometimes your screens have to power off in order for you to power up! On this week’s Happy Home video chat, I talk...
by Arlene | Oct 14, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
We’re not going to parent perfectly. That is impossible! But that doesn’t mean we don’t try. We still parent with excellence in mind. And we don’t have to do it alone! On this week’s Happy Home chat, find out what a movie I love (Ford...
by Arlene | Oct 6, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
Wahoo! It’s book launch day for my latest books co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids and Grandparenting Screen Kids! Screens are part of life, but they shouldn’t be most of life…especially for kids! On today’s Facebook live Happy...
by Arlene | Sep 22, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
On today’s Facebook live Happy Home chat, we’re talking about basic manners that aren’t as common as they used to be. For sure, kids are comfortable with screens, but are they comfortable and courteous in social settings? Here are 3 drills to...
by Arlene | Sep 1, 2020 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
How can you make virtual learning more effective for your kids? In this week’s Happy Home Facebook live chat, I’ll explain five ways to improve your home environment for learning. Here are the five tips and I’ll expand in the video: Exercise daily...
by Arlene | Aug 19, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
What is the dominant question running through your mind throughout the day? I’ll talk about the power of asking questions and dare you to ask a family member this risky question: What is it like to be on the other side of me? Thanks to Pastor Mike Teixeira from...
by Arlene | Aug 4, 2020 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
My two oldest kids started high school virtually yesterday!!! Not exactly what we expected, especially for my freshman as she enters high school. There wasn’t the anticipation of wearing a new outfit, the nervousness of finding someone to talk to, wondering...
by Arlene | Jul 28, 2020 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
Please don’t misunderstand me. This is not a post condemning earrings for little ones! 🙂 This is just my WHY behind our WAIT. We decided we would wait until our girls were in 6th grade before giving them the option to get their ears pierced. I spill the beans...
by Arlene | Jul 21, 2020 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
We’ve talked about digital veggies vs. digital candy before. On today’s Facebook live, I explained another way to look at it… Is the screen time addictive by nature or non-addictive? Most of us haven’t had to pry our children away from Skyping...
by Arlene | Jun 23, 2020 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
This Father’s Day, I had the honor of hearing LTG (Ret.) William “Jerry” Boykin speak at our church Bonita Valley Community Church (online). He reminded us all of the immense value of MANHOOD and how good men are desperately needed. Our boys must be...
by Arlene | Jun 9, 2020 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
Need some summertime screen time help? Here’s my latest Facebook live chat with help to navigate through this coronavirus summer. Your kids are probably watching more TV and playing more video games than usual with camps and vacations canceled. How can you make...
by Arlene | May 26, 2020 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
What invisible force is flooding into our homes – sometimes overwhelming us like a catastrophe, and other times seeping in while we are sleeping? A deluge of digital information! How can we shield our kids from too much tech? Let’s think about it…...
by Arlene | Apr 27, 2020 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
The weather in many places is warming up…but you may not be able to go to the park because of COVID-19. You and your kids need to go outside (going corornavirus crazy!!!), but what is there to do around the house beside bubbles? Here are creative things to do...
by Arlene | Apr 13, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
Would you like to become a happier mom in 31 days? Just follow along with my videos posted here on my website and on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as I share from my book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. Here is today’s video and remember, you can look at the...
by Arlene | Apr 1, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
Since many of you are home because of COVID-19, I realized it would be the perfect time to create a video book study based on my book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. Let’s create more joy in our homes! I will be posting a new video every day in April to...
by Arlene | Mar 18, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
Hi friends! While we are isolating ourselves at home, we can look for the silver lining. Here are a few ideas to help ease your cabin fever: Coronavirus advice for moms Stuck at home? Coronavirus advice for moms Posted by Arlene Pellicane, Speaker & Author on...
by Arlene | Mar 10, 2020 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
Community service isn’t just something to put on a college application. How can you make it a way of life for your family? Now don’t get overwhelmed – or overcommitted. You certainly don’t have to do everything. But I think, we all need to do...
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...
