The best evenings at home with my kids weren’t spent with each of us with our fingers on our smart phones or watching TV. The best times were nights when we sat around on the floor and played Monopoly, a game of cards; or, when we played kick ball in the back yard. “Throwback Thursday” is a day when we can look back on how things used to be and post a picture from long ago. Maybe we could take the idea a step...
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In the midst of all the things we need to do for our kids, we sometimes forget that one of our biggest responsibilities is to communicate with them. As our children grow older, certain topics should be discussed. These topics aren’t always easy or fun, but they’re important. So here are 5 hard topics you need to talk about with your kids. First, talk about sex. While it may be an uncomfortable conversation,...
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Since our nation first began fighting for independence in 1775, more than one million Americans have lost their lives serving our country. To honor these fallen soldiers, Memorial Day was established. This day was set aside to celebrate patriotism through parades, picnics, and plenty of food. Unfortunately, Memorial Day in our culture has turned into just another 3 day weekend. So here are some simple ways to...
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Patience has always been one of my biggest struggles. Can you relate? If so, here are 3 ways to help you practice patience. First, understand what triggers impatience. Impatience often occurs when we don’t get what we want when we want it. There are a couple of things that can trigger it. We get impatient when circumstances don’t conform to our expectations—long lines at the store, traffic jams, and flight delays...
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It’s easy to love people who are loveable. But what about those who aren’t? It’s hard to hug prickly porcupine people but I’ve got some ways you can do it. First, hug the porcupine with your arms. This one’s obvious…sometimes a porcupine just needs your arms around them. Second, hug the porcupine with your hands. This is practical love. For example, if your spouse is overwhelmed, take the burden off them by...
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Can you imagine a place where families experience the fullness of love in their relationships? I’m Mark Merrill with today’s Family Minute. We are celebrating 25 years here at Family First and our goal is just that. Love will never be perfected on this side of heaven, but we can move toward a place where things are more like what they’re supposed to be. We can get closer and pursue a destination: Where every...
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Sometimes it can be difficult to find common ground with our teen. But with some alone time and fun questions, connecting with your teen can be easier. To help you get started, I’ve compiled a list of conversation starters. These questions will help you to deepen your relationship with your teenager, as well as share some laughs and build memories together. Some questions to ask your teen include, “If you...
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