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One Simple Way to Encourage Obedience in Your Child

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, it’s hard to get our kids to listen to us. At times, although I try to remain calm, my voice gets louder and higher in pitch and then…well, you know how it goes!  Lately I’ve been learning that putting myself in my kids’ place helps me find a better way […] Read more…

Why I Don't Have My Kids' Back in Everything

Why I Don’t Have My Kids’ Back in Everything

The other day I was scrolling through my Facebook news feed and I came across a local news story about a child who refused to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. It wasn’t for religious reasons (Jehovah’s Witnesses will not pledge to the flag) but just because “he didn’t want to”. The child was […] Read more…