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… […]
Entries by Amy Carney
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 Ways to Upgrade Your Family New Year’s Eve Party
Ushering in the New Year as a family can be a blast with just a little extra effort on your part. Here are six ways to entertain the kids and […]
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 […]
6 Ways Parents Can Help Keep Teens Safer
It’s a boy. A boy. And yet another boy. The ultrasound confirmed that I was officially a Mom of triplet sons which meant I was going to have my work […]
How Do We Make Kids Feel Safe In An Unsafe World?
Growing up I was fearful of roller coasters, bees, and thunderstorms. Our children are growing up scared of being shot or blown up while at school, the movies, church or […]
5 Gifts to Give Your Teen for Their 16th Birthday
How does this… Turn into this… in a few blinks of an eye. I’m not sure how we’re already at this stage in our family, but I have to say […]
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