Parenting . . . It’s a physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial investment. And like all investments, we want it to grow, and hopefully, gain some huge dividends! So how do we make wise investments in our children? First, we need to look at the goal, and we came up with this one: Parenting is a process of helping your children live successfully on this earth and to prepare them for…
Backpack. Check. Pencils. Check. Lunch. Check. Folders. Check. September is the start of a new school year for both kids and parents. We invest in new outfits (because it seems they outgrew everything over the summer), new shoes, and fresh school supplies. As we send them off, don’t forget to also invest in your children’s character so they will grow in integrity, honesty, and virtue. Before they head off to…
Dear Joyce, My 4 year old son, Daniel, was upset at me the other day and called me The Stepmom. I believe he was referring to Cinderella’s mean stepmom. Then a few days later, he called me a witch, when I asked him to do something he didn’t like (I was asking him to buckle in his car seat). I was so shocked I didn’t know what to say other…
Dear Joyce, When I heard you teaching, you mentioned special time with each of your kids in the evening. I assume you meant at bedtime. We have all three of our kids (ages, 6,4 and 2) in the same room, and they go to bed at the same time. How would you recommend having special time at night with our living situation? Madelyn Dear Madelyn, It is not as easy…
