Being a father is the most important job you’ll ever have. So let’s check out 3 ways to succeed in your role as a dad. First, pour your energy into your work life and your home life. Second, be sure to connect with your kids. Connecting with your kids on a daily basis could be as simple as asking about their day, going for a bike ride together or sitting down for a family dinner. Third, be sure to make parenting a...
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Michelle Duggar is the mother on TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting. Even if you’re not a fan of the show, we can all agree Michelle has worked hard to raise her children well. Here are 3 of her practical parenting tips. First, when angry, whisper. Communicating your anger in a healthy way is a crucial part of parenting well. Instead of raising your voice, whispering helps you control your temper. Second, teach...
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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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I realized that I’ve been writing and speaking about how to have a great marriage, but I haven’t been putting all of it into practice. Why? Well, a house flood, new book, financial pressures, family health challenges, and busyness have all played a role in keeping me from focusing on my marriage. But there’s no excuse. So, what am I doing about it? First, I’m re-reading some of my own blog posts on marriage and...
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As you know, it’s rare to come across a movie that’s good, clean fun for the whole family. That’s why I want to talk to you about a film that came out a few years ago...Moms’ Night Out. Two brothers set out to produce a great family comedy that highlights, “the joys and challenges moms and dads face today.” Co-director Jon Erwin says, “I feel like everything in the script happened at my home last week.” I...
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We should honor our moms every day. But since we “officially” get one day out of the year to recognize the woman who changed our diapers, wiped our noses, and came to all our games, let’s put a little extra effort into it. Here are 4 ways to honor your mom this Mother’s Day. First, write her a handwritten letter. Thank her for how she provided for you and loved you through your best days, and your worst. ...
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In 1870, 9,000 people graduated from college in America. This year, about 3.7 million people will. As our kids spend more years in school than any previous generation, we have to ask, “Are our kids being educated on the things that matter most? Education as we know it today—head knowledge—is very, very important. But what about “heart knowledge?”—things like character and virtues. Heart knowledge is...
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