Setting the Stage

Instead of re-inventing the wheel and trying to craft a story to pass on this information, I thought I would just share the real question from a mother of preschoolers that was asked of me this week and my response. Question:Lately, I’ve been thinking of a way to be more transparent with my kids about my faith. How do you Continue Reading →

Habits of the Passengers

On a daily basis, I recognize that I am being watched. I am setting an example for my children in everything that I do, but sometimes I have to stop and ask myself, “What am I doing to help my children do the important things I do every day?” Maybe the following example will make my question clearer. My children Continue Reading →

Creative Training

Here’s how training works in our family. When someone misbehaves, two things run through my head. Have I taught my children what I expect of them first or am I just expecting them to automatically know what to do? Have I given them practice at doing the right thing? I also consider the possibility that I may have a heart Continue Reading →

Training vs Discipline

When I was pregnant for the first time doing all kinds of reading and seeking of advice about how to raise my children, my husband and I stumbled on a concept that has molded how we’ve raised our children. It’s called “training”. There is a difference between training and discipline, but I’m not sure that most people realize it. Picture Continue Reading →

Drivers in the Kitchen

Here’s a few little examples from our kitchen just this week. We were having burritos and my children kept handing their tortillas with fillings to me so that I could wrap them up for them. By about the 3rd burrito, it hit me…”Why am I doing this? They could be doing it themselves if I just took the time to Continue Reading →

Drivers in Training

Right now there are 2 drivers in our car. So far, it looks like there will be at least 4 more drivers when we’re done with this ride. It’s a long ride, maybe this is where that phrase, “Life is a journey, not a destination” comes into play. Right now, my husband and I are the driver/navigator team that sets Continue Reading →