Book: Raising Children Who Make Right Choices

The Book: Raising Children who make Right Choices

Growing up, I had no experience in dealing with children. I didn’t have baby-sitting experience, and I didn’t have friends who had little siblings. so when I gave birth to my first child I had a horrible revelation. This child came with no owner’s manual. I didn’t know what to do.

That realization, along with my desire to be the best Mom possible, started my search for information on how to raise good children. I began reading, and listening to audio tapes, and questioning others who had older children. I found out that having “good children” is not enough to insure a child’s success in life. What I found out is I needed to equip my children with the proper foundation that allowed them to grow up making “right” decisions. Read more…

Juggling

I’m a really good juggler.

I think most people are, especially mothers.

I like juggling. I like adding one more ball, and then taking on the challenge of getting another ball in the air and keeping the rest going. The problem is I get so full of “my awesomeness” and all I can get done that pretty soon it’s all too much.

That’s when I want to drop my hands and let all the balls fall!

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I’m Back

I didn’t even say I was going to be away – because I truly thought I was going to keep up with all things in my world… not!

My husband and I spent 10 days in the San Francisco area. We went in early to “vacation” a couple of days and then went to an amazing personal development conference where we joined with 88 other like-minded people for the Advanced Leadership Seminar. It was truly life changing.

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Resurrection Eggs

With Easter right around the corner I wanted to share this really cute idea to do with young children. It is a great way to introduce the Easter story with visuals. I think elementary children would love this too.

These Resurrection Eggs are sold at Christian bookstores, and even Wal-Mart.

There are also DIY versions that I will post for you as well.

Need:

• Egg carton
• 12 plastic eggs
• Permanent marker to write numbers on eggs (or the PDF below has printable numbers.)

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What’s REALLY Important?

In light of this week’s posts I thought this short 4 minute video by Francis Chan would be a perfect ending to the week.

Every time I hear this message I can’t help but be challenged. I’ve heard my husband teach this – putting a dot on the wall to represent our life. Either way – it is inspiring to me and puts “life” into perspective.

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