I hear comments occasionally from parents who think they are obligated to give their kids complete privacy...um no, I never did. They don't: look through their kids' stuff. check up on them to make sure they are where they are supposed to be. find out who their friends are or who they hang with. talk often with teachers and coaches. require accountability with schoolwork, school and church activities or how they … [Read more...]
Has your child rejected your faith? Parenting Tip #11
I asked my some of my newest M.O.M. members this question: "If you had to name one parenting moment or a behavioral issues you couldn't get victory over, what would it be?" This is one mom's question: "Okay Val, I'll give you mine - and I'd be thrilled if you have an answer: [How do you handle] adult children who turn their back on everything they've been taught about the Gospel? No victory yet with the almost 30-year old. I'm excited … [Read more...]
Do you have parenting goals? Parenting Tip #5
Give Yourself a Break When my kids were still living at home, I often would fall asleep at night stressing over what I had not accomplished that day - it was very self-defeating. "Why did my kids act like terrors today? Why did my son bite my daughter? How is it that I never seem to get the house clean? I'm home all day. I need to do better..." It is very common to stress over what we didn't get accomplished that day. But what about the … [Read more...]
Are You Looking to Be Entertained in Church?
What is your motivation for going to church? Really. Be honest. Are you looking for entertainment? Do you go for the fellowship. Do you go for the programs for your kids? Do you go because you're supposed to? Do you go because others will think ill of you if you don't? Do you go for the music or excitement or so you will get a good feeling? There is a prevalent belief these days that our church much have it all. Here are ten "I wish our … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Keep Electronics From Frying Your Kids’ Brains
Should we let our children jump into the tech world? Is it safe to let them online? Will their brains get fried? Will they turn into electronics zombies? Will they be socially retarded? Will people think you are a lazy parent? It's a fairly new debate. Should your kids play games, search the net, talk to Siri on your iPad, iPhone or laptop? How much is too much tech? If we do, how much supervision do they need? How much, how long and how … [Read more...]
Are your standards dictated by your church?
This has been an age old controversy. Or maybe we can call it a debate. All I know is I have put a ton of thought into this and finally feel like I have a handle on it. I'm 56 years old and finally can say I am enjoying true freedom in Christ. Oh, I always had it, just wasn't free to enjoy it. It took me many years to get to the place where I understand that statement and to be confident in applying … [Read more...]
How Much is Too Much Loss?
Our family and friends have experienced so much loss, pain and suffering lately. Everywhere I look I see loss. My father-in-law passed away a year ago. My mom 6 months ago. A friend lost her youngest son in a car accident yesterday. Another friend is caring for her youngest son who was in a head-on collision two days ago. Thankfully he is still with us - they came so close to losing him. … [Read more...]
Ladies, YOU need to hear this… Listen up!
Hey ladies, my valuable, worthy ladies who love God and put yourself out there every day for others. Yes, I mean you. I have something to tell you, something you NEED to hear. I’ve gotten so many letters, texts, Facebook messages, phone calls, and frustrated, “I need to talk to you,” face to face encounters that I have to address this. Urgh. There is something you may not know and I’m going to tell you right now. So listen up. You are valuable. … [Read more...]
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