One Way to Curb Entitlement in Your Child Today
Looking at my kids, you wouldn’t know their name brand shirt and shorts were purchased second hand. You wouldn’t know that the expensive shoes on their feet were actually bought […]
Entries by Amy Carney
Parents We Must Rise! Book Review and Giveaway
We are the parents. We love you. We are in charge. How come we sometimes forget this one simple line? I’m grateful for the parenting reminders throughout Arlene Pellicane’s new […]
8 Ways Parents Can Combat the Stress of Growing Up in Today’s Competitive Culture
What do you mean you have a B? What do you mean you got third place? What do you mean you’re not taking that honors class or that SAT prep […]
5 Reasons You Need To Be a Less Productive Parent
We must stop being so productive in our parenting today so that our children can learn how to be productive in their own lives. In the morning, the productive parent… […]
How 936 Pennies Can Help You Parent More Intentionally
Nine hundred and thirty-six weeks from birth until our children turn eighteen. Before I even heard the 936 Pennies message, I knew that the time I had to raise my […]
Why You Need to Say Yes to the Thin Mints
It’s that time of year when we’re asked to buy tagalongs, thin mints, and trefoils. I remember the first time our neighborhood Girl Scouts showed up unannounced on our doorstep […]
My One Word for 2018…..
Have you chosen your One Word to guide you intentionally toward where you hope to go this new year? Choosing one word to represent 2018 is a simple way to motivate yourself into intentional […]
Stop Banning Seesaws and Start Banning SnapChat – BOOK REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY
Over the holiday break, my husband and I continuously threatened to shut off our kids’ cell phone data plans, the wifi, the cable box- anything that might get our relaxing […]
6 Simple New Year’s Eve Ideas for Family Fun
Ushering in the New Year as a family is a golden opportunity to create meaningful memories together. With just a little extra effort, you can turn a simple evening into […]
5 Gifts To Give Your Child This Christmas
During the holiday season, the watchful eyes of our children observe not just the presents under the tree but also how we live out our values. They pay attention to […]
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