Freedoms greater than self control = Developmental Confusion Freedoms less than self control = Developmental Frustration Freedoms equal to self control = Developmental Harmony “On Becoming Toddler Wise” Freedom = Responsibility. Recently, my sister confessed that she does not give her five year old enough responsibility. My sister is the oldest daughter, second to my …
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Who deserves a touch of love from God?
Today I would like to share a post I read yesterday. Very poetic, and a truth we need to ever be reminded of often. Although I was raised in church, my life has not always been easy. If not for the love of others, I would not be who I am today. When I found …
Blasphemy Challenge?
I struggled whether or not I should give this attention, but if any of you are Christians, and have preteens, or teens, you may be interested in this; for the rest of us, a warning to know what our children believe … The other night I was reading my email and a friend of mine …
Recipe: Salmon and Green Beans
This recipe came from a friend of mine, Adina. It was so easy and a huge hit with my hubby and the kids, I had to pass it along. Salmon Ingredients: 1 cup whole cream 1/2 cup white wine (or lemon juice) Dill weed Salt and pepper to taste 1lb salmon Directions: ~Bring first 3 …
Thankful Thursday – Friendships!
I am thankful for my knew found friends, Tracy and Mike, April and Bryan, Caroline and Jason, Tonya and Danny, Rich and Adina, Joey and Katrina Little, to name only a few! While we have only called you “friend” for a short period of time our hearts are forever connected. I am thankful to the …
An Excerpt from an Expert
Today I would like to share an excerpt from Lisa Welchel’s book “Creative Correction”. This piece really struck something in me, I hope it does with you as well. Evaluating Our Priorities: “When it comes to having misplaced priorities, I’m definitely guilty! Much of the time, my goal in parenting is simply to have well …
Stay At Home vs. Working Moms
Dr. Kevin Leman said “the phrase working mother is redundant”. I have also heard Dr. Phil say that the stay at home mom has the equivalent of two full time jobs, with no vacation, or clock out time. Even after the kids are in bed they are still “on call”. I know this feeling and …
Who Is In Your Inner Circle?
I thought I would leave you this friday, with my new found favorite comic strip to support this post, from my new found friend Tracy Hurst. On Tuesday’s with Tracy she discusses having the occasional friend check. She says: “Once a year I do what I call a “friend check.  *The truth is: If these …
Writers Wanted!
I wanted to pass this along to anyone interested in spreading your “writing wings”. Faith Lifts is looking for contributing writers in all sorts of fields, you can contribute once, or be a regular contributor! So check it out here! I have already signed up!
Little Fun, Little Learning
I am submitting an application for Emily to enter Kindergarten next year, for now we have decided on the private school with our church. You know what I found interesting? They are going to test her on colors, shapes, letters, and numbers. She has to be able to write her first and last name, and …