My three year old has some tantrums that last for an hour or more. There are ways that I can help him, but there are ways that I can make them worse too.
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Fun in the Sun in San Francisco
One of the most fun days that we have had in years
Top Ten Posts on Marriage
Looking back on the most popular posts that I have written about being married to the love of my life…the ups, downs, and all the in between.
Book Review: A Place to Belong by Amber O’Neal Johnston
“Amber O’Neal Johnston shows parents how to create a home environment where children feel secure in their own personhood and culture, enabling them to better understand appreciate people who are racially and culturally different.”
Training My Children to Have a Confident Voice
One of my goals since my children were young has been to give them a confident voice. Through practice in small situations, it paid off during a big one.
Friday Freewrite: Our Favorite School Affair
We set aside a time each Friday for the kids to tell me their stories, and it is a cherished block every week…as are the times that they let our friends read their stories out loud.
The Three Biblical Loves in Marriage
With many ups and downs in our marriage, we have learned that three types of love can save the day, the week, the month, and even the year.
Top Ten Posts on Parenting
A compilation of my top ten posts about parenting and the many opportunities and challenges it presents
Book Review: Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
As a family, we have been tackling the challenges that come with dyslexia. This book provides a detailed explanation of the disability itself and walks through ways to address the different facets.
Is First Time Obedience Biblical?
In American Christian culture, there can be a lot of emphasis on first time obedience, but I think it’s worth examining what the Bible actually says about it.