Setting and enforcing healthy limits with your teenager is probably one of the biggest challenges that you face on a daily basis. It can be quite tricky to know when to say yes and how to say no. In this post I am going to share with you four important keys for successfully setting limits with your teenager. These thoughts are inspired by a book I have been reading called "Boundaries with … [Read more...]
A few thoughts I wanted to share a few thoughts with you today on parenting and consistency. I was sitting here today trying to figure out what to write on the blog this week. I have been committed to posting something every Wednesday for the last 15 weeks. It has been quite a challenge to think of something meaningful to write about and post consistently every single week. That made me think … [Read more...]
The concept of the "Five Love Languages" was developed by a therapist named Gary Chapman. These online quizzes can help you determine your primary love language and also your that of your child or teenager. This information can help you learn how to better express emotional love to your children. This is one way to develop a closer relationship and ensure that your child's "love tank" is … [Read more...]
The book, Why a Daughter Needs a Dad, by Gregory E. Lang, was given to me as a gift after my first daughter was born. There are some great photos of fathers and daughters together and it lists 100 reasons Why A Daughter Needs A Dad. Every time I pick it up I find myself encouraged. It reminds me of how much of an impact I have on my daughters, their world view, their emotional development, their … [Read more...]
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