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.
Tag: Parenting
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.
Top Ten Posts on Parenting
A compilation of my top ten posts about parenting and the many opportunities and challenges it presents
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.
Parenting Lessons in Sewing a Dress
Ana Lia wanted to learn to sew her own clothes. Using her new sewing machine, she and I spent several days working on her project, and it was an unmitigated success.
The New (To Me) World of Classical Culture
As part of our homeshcool this year, we dove into some of the classics, including painters, composers, and poets.
The Patience in a Cup of Tea
It’s been a long time coming, but I have embraced the beauty and joy in a cup of tea.
Book Review: Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff
This is the parenting book I have been looking for. Not only does it dismantle the destructive tendencies of Western parenting, but it also provides easy daily applications for how to bring peace and cooperation into my household.