Halloween is my husband’s favorite holiday which always throws people off a little since he’s a pastor. But he’ll argue about how it’s actually a Christian holiday and give tons of historical data to back it up, so I just go with it. That being said, our family loves to dress up. We especially love … Read More about 9 Free Halloween Costume Ideas
Five Retro Gifts Kids Will Love
I grew up in the late eighties and early nineties. There were a lot of unfortunate fashion decisions made, but I had some really great toys. 1. Tape Player I know. Music can be played on iPods and phones very easily, but there’s something really cool about tape players. For Christmas last year, we got our … Read More about Five Retro Gifts Kids Will Love
Your Kid’s Lunch is Like Bronchitis: Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That
For the last three weeks, my Facebook feed has been filled with the most adorable lunch ideas. There’s been butterfly PBJs, tic-tac-toe veggies, fruit kabobs, and crustless turkey sandwiches with kid’s names stamped in them. And all of the videos assure me that these lunches are a breeze to make and only take fifteen minutes. … Read More about Your Kid’s Lunch is Like Bronchitis: Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That
Five Totally Free Gift Ideas for Husbands
I am a terrible gift giver, so when someone drops hints about something they want, you better believe I’m taking notes. Unfortunately, my husband is a terrible gift receiver. He will talk to me the whole month of November about how he wants a thing, and then buy it for himself three weeks before Christmas! … Read More about Five Totally Free Gift Ideas for Husbands
Is it Okay to Just Have a Bad Day?
If you’ve been a parent for more than five minutes, you know that some days are just crummy. Sure, there are a bazillion books and blogs about how to turn the day around with prayers, exercise, snuggles, music, treats, sunshine, etc. And I’ve tried a lot of it. And at the end of the day … Read More about Is it Okay to Just Have a Bad Day?
Parenting a Preteen: Five Fights You Can’t Let Your Tween Win
I am not a naturally competitive person. In games, races, debates, etc., I will automatically concede far before an actual defeat. So in dealing with my kids, I lean heavily towards letting them learn from the natural consequences rather than debating with them to try to convince them that I’m right. If my kids choose … Read More about Parenting a Preteen: Five Fights You Can’t Let Your Tween Win
Six Creative Ways to Communicate with Preteens and Teenagers
Parents often accept the breakdown of communication with their preteens and teens. We’ve been conditioned to think that’s it’s normal for our kids to hide away in their bedroom, never speaking to their family, only coming out to grab some food before sullenly re-entering their cave. Just thinking about my kids acting like that makes me so sad. But … Read More about Six Creative Ways to Communicate with Preteens and Teenagers
Five Fights to Let Your Tween Win
From the moment Briney started talking at the ridiculously early age of four months, people began telling me how dreadful the coming teenage years would be. So I steeled myself. I read books about raising teenage daughters. I listened to parents of teenagers when they talked about parenting successes and failures. I talked to the … Read More about Five Fights to Let Your Tween Win
Six Things to Watch on Netflix This Summer That the Whole Family Will Enjoy
Summer is my favorite season. I love how time slows down just a little. We are still incredibly busy, but there’s at least one night a week that we make time to eat some homemade popcorn and watch a movie or show together. With kids ranging in ages from nine to two, it can be … Read More about Six Things to Watch on Netflix This Summer That the Whole Family Will Enjoy
My First Father’s Day without One
My son got knocked off his feet by a wave today. My wife and I were standing in the shallow, cool waters of the Gulf of Mexico watching our kids splash in the surf. It was going great. None of the kids were being brave beyond their skills and they were all getting along. Perfect. And … Read More about My First Father’s Day without One
How to Teach Kids to Memorize Scripture
Y’all. Parenting is hard. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Probably tomorrow. There are approximately 652 things to do each day to make sure that your kid just stays alive. If you add in any extracurriculars or attempts to eat organically, that number increases to like 986. And there are some days … Read More about How to Teach Kids to Memorize Scripture
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