parenting

Healthy Separation in Parenting

If you’re just joining us, we are reading the book Boundaries With Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No by Dr. John Townsend. Go to the Reading Schedule if you want to start at the beginning.  We are covering chapters 11 and 12 this week. If you would like to

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Integrated Parenting

If you’re just joining us, we are reading the book Boundaries With Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No by Dr. John Townsend. Go to the Reading Schedule if you want to start at the beginning.  We are covering chapters 3 and 4 this week. If you would like

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Get Connected: Don’t Fear the Teenagers

If you’re just joining us, we are reading the book Boundaries With Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No by Dr. John Townsend. Go to the Reading Schedule if you want to start at the beginning. We are covering chapters 3 and 4 this week. If you would like to

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Boundaries With Teens Book Study: When to Say Yes, How to Say No

Are YOU a Boundary for Your Teen?

If you’re just joining us, we are reading the book Boundaries With Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No by Dr. John Townsend. We are talking about the first two chapters this week. If you would like to join us, the reading schedule is here, and you can

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Boundaries With Teens Study

Consistent parents use boundaries effectively. “What are boundaries? Simply put, boundaries are one’s personal property line. They are how you define yourself, say who you are and who you are not, set limits, and establish consequences if people are attempting to control you.” ~ From the Introduction to Boundaries With Teens:

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The King of Spill

Sometimes raising boys is just… frustrating… mind boggling… and funny. All at once. We have a son. He’s 11. He has earned the nickname of The King of Spill. I kid you not. This boy can spill anything. Anywhere. Any time. We have rules because of this kid. No eating

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5 Things Every Teen Needs

It’s hitting me lately in waves. Maybe it’s the fact that I can’t keep ANY snacks in the house for longer than 24 hours. Or it could be that it’s after 8am and my kids are still out cold. It could be that morning showers have become mandatory, rather than

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Tips for Seeking a Mentor For Your Teen

5 Tips for Seeking a Mentor for Your Teen

Teenagers give lots of mixed messages, and often it seems like the last person they want to talk to is a parent. Often it seems they want nothing to do with any adults, but if you look around, you may notice there are one or more adults they actually do

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10 Ways to Know You’re Almost an Empty Nester

We have six kids between us and of those we only have two under 18. This is something that’s been hitting me hard lately. Two have moved out and into life. Our 21-year-old is getting married in less than two weeks and is hardly ever home. Our 18-year-old is gone

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