For the Children’s Sake
As I declutter to prepare for our impending move, there are a few books I can’t bear to part with. Two I read through twice during my teens and twenties. Four I planned to read while I was a young … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: family relationships
What Kids Need Most from Their Dads
It’s almost Father’s Day, so let’s talk dads. Dads do tons of things every day to provide for their kids. They’re pros at wrestling with them and playing tickle games. Their strength is unparalleled when it comes to carrying kids … Continue reading →
Being Present
I recently had the joy of spending a week on the gulf coast of Florida with some of my grandkids. My granddaughter, who is our oldest grandchild, enjoyed mixing water and sand to create a variety of sculptures—for hours! There … Continue reading →
Praising Kids Right
A version of this post first appeared on DianeStortz.com. We speak thousands of words in a day. With many of them, we try to encourage a positive self-image in our children or grandchildren: “Good job, buddy” when he successfully builds … Continue reading →
Thank You, Mom!
In less than a week it will be Mother’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate and appreciate the moms in our lives who nurture and care for children. I am blessed to have a godly mother who is still going … Continue reading →
Nurturing Resistant Teens
I know what you’re thinking. Aren’t we supposed to raise compliant teens? Don’t we want them to be obedient and easy to get along with rather than resistant? Well, yes. And no. Compliant and resistant (rebellious?) teens both need nurturing. … Continue reading →